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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.59, 1,335.38 and 574.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.59, 1,335.38 and 574.61 is: 793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.59 : 1,335.38 = 574.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.59/1,335.38 = 574.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.59x = 1,335.38 × 574.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.59x = 767,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,313.15/967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.01

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