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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.62, 1,335.08 and 653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.62, 1,335.08 and 653.46 is: 901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.62 : 1,335.08 = 653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.62/1,335.08 = 653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.62x = 1,335.08 × 653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.62x = 872,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,419.74/967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.62

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