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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.75, 1,334.07 and 850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.75, 1,334.07 and 850.20 is: 1,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.75 : 1,334.07 = 850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.75/1,334.07 = 850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.75x = 1,334.07 × 850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.75x = 1,134,221.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,221.31/967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.02

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