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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.65, 1,335.36 and 547.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.65, 1,335.36 and 547.99 is: 756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.65 : 1,335.36 = 547.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.65/1,335.36 = 547.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.65x = 1,335.36 × 547.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.65x = 731,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,764.86/967.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.23

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