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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.96, 1,452.48 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.96, 1,452.48 and 535.16 is: 803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.96 : 1,452.48 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.96/1,452.48 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.96x = 1,452.48 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.96x = 777,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,309.20/967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.04

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