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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.78, 1,336.55 and 595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.78, 1,336.55 and 595.46 is: 821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.78 : 1,336.55 = 595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.78/1,336.55 = 595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.78x = 1,336.55 × 595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.78x = 795,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,852.40/968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.50

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