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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.29, 1,334.88 and 589.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.29, 1,334.88 and 589.05 is: 812.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.29 : 1,334.88 = 589.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.29/1,334.88 = 589.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.29x = 1,334.88 × 589.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.29x = 786,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,311.06/967.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.90

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