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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.73, 1,452.33 and 708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.73, 1,452.33 and 708.40 is: 1,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.73 : 1,452.33 = 708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.73/1,452.33 = 708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.73x = 1,452.33 × 708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.73x = 1,028,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,835.65/967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.14

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