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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.62, 1,451.52 and 555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.62, 1,451.52 and 555.96 is: 833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.62 : 1,451.52 = 555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.62/1,451.52 = 555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.62x = 1,451.52 × 555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.62x = 806,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,987.06/967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.99

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