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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.13, 1,337.61 and 596.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.13, 1,337.61 and 596.31 is: 823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.13 : 1,337.61 = 596.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.13/1,337.61 = 596.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.13x = 1,337.61 × 596.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.13x = 797,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,630.22/969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.04

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