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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.74, 1,335.50 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.74, 1,335.50 and 548.08 is: 756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.74 : 1,335.50 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.74/1,335.50 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.74x = 1,335.50 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.74x = 731,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,954.76/967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.35

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