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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.95, 1,449.63 and 736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.95, 1,449.63 and 736.56 is: 1,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.95 : 1,449.63 = 736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.95/1,449.63 = 736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.95x = 1,449.63 × 736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.95x = 1,067,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,739.47/967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.09

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