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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.56, 1,335.93 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.56, 1,335.93 and 595.04 is: 821.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.56 : 1,335.93 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.56/1,335.93 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.56x = 1,335.93 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.56x = 794,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,930.30/967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.58

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