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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.58, 1,448.90 and 637.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.58, 1,448.90 and 637.51 is: 954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.58 : 1,448.90 = 637.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.58/1,448.90 = 637.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.58x = 1,448.90 × 637.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.58x = 923,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,691.80/967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.65

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