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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.23, 1,334.34 and 574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.23, 1,334.34 and 574.26 is: 792.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.23 : 1,334.34 = 574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.23/1,334.34 = 574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.23x = 1,334.34 × 574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.23x = 766,258.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,258.09/967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.22

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