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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,337.04 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,337.04 and 595.62 is: 822.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,337.04 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,337.04 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,337.04 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 796,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,367.76/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.05

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