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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.77, 1,335.30 and 653.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.77, 1,335.30 and 653.62 is: 901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.77 : 1,335.30 = 653.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.77/1,335.30 = 653.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.77x = 1,335.30 × 653.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.77x = 872,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,778.79/967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.85

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