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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.16, 1,337.48 and 596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.16, 1,337.48 and 596.32 is: 822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.16 : 1,337.48 = 596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.16/1,337.48 = 596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.16x = 1,337.48 × 596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.16x = 797,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,566.07/969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.95

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