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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.73, 1,335.39 and 542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.73, 1,335.39 and 542.35 is: 748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.73 : 1,335.39 = 542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.73/1,335.39 = 542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.73x = 1,335.39 × 542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.73x = 724,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,246.05/967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.40

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