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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.94, 1,335.48 and 574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.94, 1,335.48 and 574.82 is: 793.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.94 : 1,335.48 = 574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.94/1,335.48 = 574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.94x = 1,335.48 × 574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.94x = 767,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,660.61/967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.09

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