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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.77, 1,335.20 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.77, 1,335.20 and 548.08 is: 756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.77 : 1,335.20 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.77/1,335.20 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.77x = 1,335.20 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.77x = 731,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,796.42/967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.17

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