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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.57, 1,334.76 and 574.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.57, 1,334.76 and 574.45 is: 792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.57 : 1,334.76 = 574.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.57/1,334.76 = 574.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.57x = 1,334.76 × 574.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.57x = 766,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,752.88/967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.45

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