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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.90, 1,335.03 and 574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.90, 1,335.03 and 574.60 is: 792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.90 : 1,335.03 = 574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.90/1,335.03 = 574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.90x = 1,335.03 × 574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.90x = 767,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,108.24/967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.55

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