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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.37, 1,335.67 and 594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.37, 1,335.67 and 594.86 is: 821.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.37 : 1,335.67 = 594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.37/1,335.67 = 594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.37x = 1,335.67 × 594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.37x = 794,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,528.49/967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.33

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