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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.52, 1,335.34 and 574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.52, 1,335.34 and 574.68 is: 793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.52 : 1,335.34 = 574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.52/1,335.34 = 574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.52x = 1,335.34 × 574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.52x = 767,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,393.19/967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.15

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