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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.58, 1,334.00 and 790.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.58, 1,334.00 and 790.36 is: 1,089.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.58 : 1,334.00 = 790.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.58/1,334.00 = 790.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.58x = 1,334.00 × 790.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.58x = 1,054,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,332.95/967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.67

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