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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.36, 1,334.72 and 574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.36, 1,334.72 and 574.16 is: 792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.36 : 1,334.72 = 574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.36/1,334.72 = 574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.36x = 1,334.72 × 574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.36x = 766,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,342.84/967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.20

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