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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.74, 1,450.80 and 480.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.74, 1,450.80 and 480.93 is: 720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.74 : 1,450.80 = 480.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.74/1,450.80 = 480.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.74x = 1,450.80 × 480.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.74x = 697,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,733.24/967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.99

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