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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.68, 1,335.24 and 574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.68, 1,335.24 and 574.72 is: 793.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.68 : 1,335.24 = 574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.68/1,335.24 = 574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.68x = 1,335.24 × 574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.68x = 767,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,389.13/967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.02

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