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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.75, 1,335.51 and 548.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.75, 1,335.51 and 548.09 is: 756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.75 : 1,335.51 = 548.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.75/1,335.51 = 548.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.75x = 1,335.51 × 548.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.75x = 731,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,978.01/967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.37

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