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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.88, 1,336.30 and 595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.88, 1,336.30 and 595.22 is: 821.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.88 : 1,336.30 = 595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.88/1,336.30 = 595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.88x = 1,336.30 × 595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.88x = 795,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,384.32/967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.78

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