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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.55, 1,451.66 and 529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.55, 1,451.66 and 529.27 is: 794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.55 : 1,451.66 = 529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.55/1,451.66 = 529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.55x = 1,451.66 × 529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.55x = 768,313.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,313.81/967.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.09

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