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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.15, 1,335.01 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.15, 1,335.01 and 574.17 is: 792.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.15 : 1,335.01 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.15/1,335.01 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.15x = 1,335.01 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.15x = 766,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,525.64/967.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.56

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