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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.18, 1,334.82 and 574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.18, 1,334.82 and 574.24 is: 792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.18 : 1,334.82 = 574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.18/1,334.82 = 574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.18x = 1,334.82 × 574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.18x = 766,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,507.04/967.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.52

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