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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,447.20 and 575.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,447.20 and 575.78 is: 861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,447.20 = 575.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,447.20 = 575.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,447.20 × 575.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 833,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,268.82/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.51

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