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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.29, 1,334.87 and 574.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.29, 1,334.87 and 574.31 is: 792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.29 : 1,334.87 = 574.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.29/1,334.87 = 574.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.29x = 1,334.87 × 574.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.29x = 766,619.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,619.64/967.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.54

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