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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.70, 1,335.09 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.70, 1,335.09 and 548 is: 756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.70 : 1,335.09 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.70/1,335.09 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.70x = 1,335.09 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.70x = 731,629.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,629.32/967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.05

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