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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.09, 1,334.69 and 574.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.09, 1,334.69 and 574.15 is: 792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.09 : 1,334.69 = 574.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.09/1,334.69 = 574.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.09x = 1,334.69 × 574.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.09x = 766,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,312.26/967.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.39

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