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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.51, 1,336.27 and 637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.51, 1,336.27 and 637.41 is: 880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.51 : 1,336.27 = 637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.51/1,336.27 = 637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.51x = 1,336.27 × 637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.51x = 851,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,751.86/967.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.35

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