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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.72, 1,335.44 and 548.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.72, 1,335.44 and 548.06 is: 756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.72 : 1,335.44 = 548.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.72/1,335.44 = 548.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.72x = 1,335.44 × 548.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.72x = 731,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,905.96/967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.32

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