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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,335.54 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,335.54 and 574.76 is: 793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,335.54 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,335.54 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,335.54 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 767,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,614.97/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.32

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