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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.41, 1,336.44 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.41, 1,336.44 and 595.52 is: 821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.41 : 1,336.44 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.41/1,336.44 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.41x = 1,336.44 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.41x = 795,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,877.31/968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.84

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