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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.84, 1,335.62 and 548.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.84, 1,335.62 and 548.21 is: 756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.84 : 1,335.62 = 548.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.84/1,335.62 = 548.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.84x = 1,335.62 × 548.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.84x = 732,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,200.24/967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.53

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