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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.81, 1,335.75 and 574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.81, 1,335.75 and 574.86 is: 793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.81 : 1,335.75 = 574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.81/1,335.75 = 574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.81x = 1,335.75 × 574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.81x = 767,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,869.25/967.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.41

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