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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.72, 1,335.53 and 594.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.72, 1,335.53 and 594.61 is: 820.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.72 : 1,335.53 = 594.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.72/1,335.53 = 594.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.72x = 1,335.53 × 594.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.72x = 794,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,119.49/967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.61

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