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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.78, 1,335.51 and 590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.78, 1,335.51 and 590.02 is: 814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.78 : 1,335.51 = 590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.78/1,335.51 = 590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.78x = 1,335.51 × 590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.78x = 787,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,974.27/967.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.21

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