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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.72, 1,451.76 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.72, 1,451.76 and 343.08 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.72 : 1,451.76 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.72/1,451.76 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.72x = 1,451.76 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.72x = 498,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,069.82/967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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