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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.76, 1,447.80 and 694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.76, 1,447.80 and 694.40 is: 1,038.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.76 : 1,447.80 = 694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.76/1,447.80 = 694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.76x = 1,447.80 × 694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.76x = 1,005,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,352.32/967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.84

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