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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.79, 1,335.42 and 548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.79, 1,335.42 and 548.07 is: 756.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.79 : 1,335.42 = 548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.79/1,335.42 = 548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.79x = 1,335.42 × 548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.79x = 731,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,903.64/967.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.27

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