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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.44, 1,335.94 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.44, 1,335.94 and 595.32 is: 821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.44 : 1,335.94 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.44/1,335.94 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.44x = 1,335.94 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.44x = 795,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,311.80/968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.23

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