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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.62, 1,336.01 and 595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.62, 1,336.01 and 595.10 is: 821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.62 : 1,336.01 = 595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.62/1,336.01 = 595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.62x = 1,336.01 × 595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.62x = 795,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,059.55/967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.67

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