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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.61, 1,451.12 and 556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.61, 1,451.12 and 556.94 is: 835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.61 : 1,451.12 = 556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.61/1,451.12 = 556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.61x = 1,451.12 × 556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.61x = 808,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,187.62/967.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.24

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