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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.80, 1,335.60 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.80, 1,335.60 and 575.04 is: 793.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.80 : 1,335.60 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.80/1,335.60 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.80x = 1,335.60 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.80x = 768,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,023.42/967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.58

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