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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.99, 1,452.23 and 556.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.99, 1,452.23 and 556.39 is: 834.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.99 : 1,452.23 = 556.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.99/1,452.23 = 556.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.99x = 1,452.23 × 556.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.99x = 808,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,004.01/967.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.73

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