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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.29, 1,334.50 and 574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.29, 1,334.50 and 574.30 is: 792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.29 : 1,334.50 = 574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.29/1,334.50 = 574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.29x = 1,334.50 × 574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.29x = 766,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,403.35/967.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.32

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