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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.78, 1,335.81 and 575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.78, 1,335.81 and 575.08 is: 793.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.78 : 1,335.81 = 575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.78/1,335.81 = 575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.78x = 1,335.81 × 575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.78x = 768,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,197.61/967.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.77

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