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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.74, 1,451.52 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.74, 1,451.52 and 481.14 is: 721.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.74 : 1,451.52 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.74/1,451.52 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.74x = 1,451.52 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.74x = 698,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,384.33/967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.67

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