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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.40, 1,334.90 and 574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.40, 1,334.90 and 574.36 is: 792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.40 : 1,334.90 = 574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.40/1,334.90 = 574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.40x = 1,334.90 × 574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.40x = 766,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,713.16/967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.55

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