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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.96, 1,335.44 and 574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.96, 1,335.44 and 574.94 is: 793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.96 : 1,335.44 = 574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.96/1,335.44 = 574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.96x = 1,335.44 × 574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.96x = 767,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,797.87/967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.21

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