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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.91, 1,335.57 and 574.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.91, 1,335.57 and 574.93 is: 793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.91 : 1,335.57 = 574.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.91/1,335.57 = 574.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.91x = 1,335.57 × 574.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.91x = 767,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,852.58/967.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.31

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