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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.29, 1,334.66 and 574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.29, 1,334.66 and 574.44 is: 792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.29 : 1,334.66 = 574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.29/1,334.66 = 574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.29x = 1,334.66 × 574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.29x = 766,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,679.22/967.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.61

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