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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.83, 1,335 and 594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.83, 1,335 and 594.15 is: 819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.83 : 1,335 = 594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.83/1,335 = 594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.83x = 1,335 × 594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.83x = 793,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,190.25/967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.56

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