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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.86, 1,334.13 and 574.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.86, 1,334.13 and 574.04 is: 792.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.86 : 1,334.13 = 574.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.86/1,334.13 = 574.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.86x = 1,334.13 × 574.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.86x = 765,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,843.99/966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.09

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