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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.77, 1,451.12 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.77, 1,451.12 and 480.69 is: 720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.77 : 1,451.12 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.77/1,451.12 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.77x = 1,451.12 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.77x = 697,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,536.47/967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.77

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