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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.92, 1,335.66 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.92, 1,335.66 and 548.16 is: 756.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.92 : 1,335.66 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.92/1,335.66 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.92x = 1,335.66 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.92x = 732,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,155.39/967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.42

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