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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.86, 1,332.54 and 672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.86, 1,332.54 and 672.60 is: 926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.86 : 1,332.54 = 672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.86/1,332.54 = 672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.86x = 1,332.54 × 672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.86x = 896,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,266.40/967.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.03

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