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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.75, 1,452.08 and 602.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.75, 1,452.08 and 602.34 is: 903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.75 : 1,452.08 = 602.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.75/1,452.08 = 602.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.75x = 1,452.08 × 602.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.75x = 874,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,638.54/967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.79

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