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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.89, 1,335.60 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.89, 1,335.60 and 548.22 is: 756.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.89 : 1,335.60 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.89/1,335.60 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.89x = 1,335.60 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.89x = 732,202.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,202.63/967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.49

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