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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.08, 1,334.22 and 573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.08, 1,334.22 and 573.86 is: 791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.08 : 1,334.22 = 573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.08/1,334.22 = 573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.08x = 1,334.22 × 573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.08x = 765,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,655.49/967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.72

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