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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.75, 1,334.59 and 746.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.75, 1,334.59 and 746.35 is: 1,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.75 : 1,334.59 = 746.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.75/1,334.59 = 746.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.75x = 1,334.59 × 746.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.75x = 996,071.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,071.25/967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.27

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