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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.56, 1,335.36 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.56, 1,335.36 and 574.74 is: 793.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.56 : 1,335.36 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.56/1,335.36 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.56x = 1,335.36 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.56x = 767,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,484.81/967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.22

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