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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.92, 1,335.75 and 595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.92, 1,335.75 and 595.11 is: 821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.92 : 1,335.75 = 595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.92/1,335.75 = 595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.92x = 1,335.75 × 595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.92x = 794,918.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,918.18/967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.26

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