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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.00, 1,335.56 and 594.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.00, 1,335.56 and 594.83 is: 820.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.00 : 1,335.56 = 594.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.00/1,335.56 = 594.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.00x = 1,335.56 × 594.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.00x = 794,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,435.98/968.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.70

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