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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.51, 1,336.34 and 595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.51, 1,336.34 and 595.55 is: 821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.51 : 1,336.34 = 595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.51/1,336.34 = 595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.51x = 1,336.34 × 595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.51x = 795,857.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,857.29/968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.73

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