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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.16, 1,334.73 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.16, 1,334.73 and 574.17 is: 792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.16 : 1,334.73 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.16/1,334.73 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.16x = 1,334.73 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.16x = 766,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,361.92/967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.39

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