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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.40, 1,334.54 and 574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.40, 1,334.54 and 574.14 is: 792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.40 : 1,334.54 = 574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.40/1,334.54 = 574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.40x = 1,334.54 × 574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.40x = 766,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,212.80/967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.03

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