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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.97, 1,452.28 and 704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.97, 1,452.28 and 704.66 is: 1,057.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.97 : 1,452.28 = 704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.97/1,452.28 = 704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.97x = 1,452.28 × 704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.97x = 1,023,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,369.02/967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.24

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