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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.99, 1,335.39 and 594.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.99, 1,335.39 and 594.83 is: 820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.99 : 1,335.39 = 594.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.99/1,335.39 = 594.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.99x = 1,335.39 × 594.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.99x = 794,329.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,329.26/967.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.60

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