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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.06, 1,335.65 and 595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.06, 1,335.65 and 595.01 is: 820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.06 : 1,335.65 = 595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.06/1,335.65 = 595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.06x = 1,335.65 × 595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.06x = 794,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,715.45/968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.94

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