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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.62, 1,335.60 and 589.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.62, 1,335.60 and 589.65 is: 813.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.62 : 1,335.60 = 589.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.62/1,335.60 = 589.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.62x = 1,335.60 × 589.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.62x = 787,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,536.54/967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.89

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