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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.36, 1,334.88 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.36, 1,334.88 and 574.56 is: 792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.36 : 1,334.88 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.36/1,334.88 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.36x = 1,334.88 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.36x = 766,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,968.65/967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.85

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