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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.68, 1,334.93 and 574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.68, 1,334.93 and 574.43 is: 792.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.68 : 1,334.93 = 574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.68/1,334.93 = 574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.68x = 1,334.93 × 574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.68x = 766,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,814.29/967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.43

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