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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.44, 1,335.60 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.44, 1,335.60 and 574.56 is: 793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.44 : 1,335.60 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.44/1,335.60 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.44x = 1,335.60 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.44x = 767,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,382.34/967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.21

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