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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.95, 1,335.51 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.95, 1,335.51 and 574.74 is: 792.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.95 : 1,335.51 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.95/1,335.51 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.95x = 1,335.51 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.95x = 767,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,571.02/967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.99

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