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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.76, 1,335.50 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.76, 1,335.50 and 575.12 is: 793.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.76 : 1,335.50 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.76/1,335.50 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.76x = 1,335.50 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.76x = 768,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,072.76/967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.66

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