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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.72, 1,333.64 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.72, 1,333.64 and 687.96 is: 948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.72 : 1,333.64 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.72/1,333.64 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.72x = 1,333.64 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.72x = 917,490.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,490.97/967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.10

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