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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.88, 1,451.20 and 535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.88, 1,451.20 and 535.34 is: 802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.88 : 1,451.20 = 535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.88/1,451.20 = 535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.88x = 1,451.20 × 535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.88x = 776,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,885.41/967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.67

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