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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.21, 1,334.41 and 593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.21, 1,334.41 and 593.90 is: 819.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.21 : 1,334.41 = 593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.21/1,334.41 = 593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.21x = 1,334.41 × 593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.21x = 792,506.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,506.10/967.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.37

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