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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.87, 1,337.37 and 595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.87, 1,337.37 and 595.87 is: 822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.87 : 1,337.37 = 595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.87/1,337.37 = 595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.87x = 1,337.37 × 595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.87x = 796,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,898.66/968.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.50

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