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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.38, 1,335.20 and 594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.38, 1,335.20 and 594.56 is: 820.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.38 : 1,335.20 = 594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.38/1,335.20 = 594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.38x = 1,335.20 × 594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.38x = 793,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,846.86/967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.62

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