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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.71, 1,337.16 and 596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.71, 1,337.16 and 596.32 is: 823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.71 : 1,337.16 = 596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.71/1,337.16 = 596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.71x = 1,337.16 × 596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.71x = 797,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,375.25/968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.13

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