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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.88, 1,452.70 and 481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.88, 1,452.70 and 481.96 is: 723.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.88 : 1,452.70 = 481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.88/1,452.70 = 481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.88x = 1,452.70 × 481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.88x = 700,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,143.29/967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.38

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