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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,337.72 and 596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,337.72 and 596.12 is: 822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.12 : 1,337.72 = 596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.12/1,337.72 = 596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.12x = 1,337.72 × 596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.12x = 797,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,431.98/969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.84

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