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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.69, 1,334.40 and 574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.69, 1,334.40 and 574.64 is: 792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.69 : 1,334.40 = 574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.69/1,334.40 = 574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.69x = 1,334.40 × 574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.69x = 766,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,799.62/967.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.40

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