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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.27, 1,336.14 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.27, 1,336.14 and 595.44 is: 821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.27 : 1,336.14 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.27/1,336.14 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.27x = 1,336.14 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.27x = 795,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,591.20/968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.67

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