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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.34, 1,337.04 and 595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.34, 1,337.04 and 595.83 is: 822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.34 : 1,337.04 = 595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.34/1,337.04 = 595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.34x = 1,337.04 × 595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.34x = 796,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,648.54/968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.70

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