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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,337.65 and 596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,337.65 and 596.36 is: 823.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,337.65 = 596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,337.65 = 596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,337.65 × 596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 797,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,722.81/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.22

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