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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.13, 1,336.23 and 595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.13, 1,336.23 and 595.31 is: 821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.13 : 1,336.23 = 595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.13/1,336.23 = 595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.13x = 1,336.23 × 595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.13x = 795,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,471.08/968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.66

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