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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.80, 1,448.01 and 535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.80, 1,448.01 and 535.26 is: 800.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.80 : 1,448.01 = 535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.80/1,448.01 = 535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.80x = 1,448.01 × 535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.80x = 775,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,061.83/967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.85

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