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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.26, 1,337.85 and 596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.26, 1,337.85 and 596.30 is: 823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.26 : 1,337.85 = 596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.26/1,337.85 = 596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.26x = 1,337.85 × 596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.26x = 797,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,759.96/969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.06

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