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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.97, 1,335.80 and 575.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.97, 1,335.80 and 575.07 is: 793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.97 : 1,335.80 = 575.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.97/1,335.80 = 575.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.97x = 1,335.80 × 575.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.97x = 768,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,175.63/967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.60

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