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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.53, 1,334.99 and 574.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.53, 1,334.99 and 574.33 is: 792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.53 : 1,334.99 = 574.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.53/1,334.99 = 574.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.53x = 1,334.99 × 574.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.53x = 766,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,724.81/967.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.46

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