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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.58, 1,335.31 and 547.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.58, 1,335.31 and 547.77 is: 755.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.58 : 1,335.31 = 547.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.58/1,335.31 = 547.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.58x = 1,335.31 × 547.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.58x = 731,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,441.39/967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.95

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