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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.18, 1,338.15 and 596.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.18, 1,338.15 and 596.27 is: 823.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.18 : 1,338.15 = 596.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.18/1,338.15 = 596.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.18x = 1,338.15 × 596.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.18x = 797,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,904.28/969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.28

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