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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.52, 1,335.22 and 547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.52, 1,335.22 and 547.89 is: 756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.52 : 1,335.22 = 547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.52/1,335.22 = 547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.52x = 1,335.22 × 547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.52x = 731,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,554.82/967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.11

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