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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.52, 1,335.15 and 547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.52, 1,335.15 and 547.86 is: 756.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.52 : 1,335.15 = 547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.52/1,335.15 = 547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.52x = 1,335.15 × 547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.52x = 731,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,476.65/967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.04

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