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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.48, 1,335.33 and 574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.48, 1,335.33 and 574.48 is: 792.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.48 : 1,335.33 = 574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.48/1,335.33 = 574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.48x = 1,335.33 × 574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.48x = 767,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,120.38/967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.91

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