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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.27, 1,337.41 and 596.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.27, 1,337.41 and 596.26 is: 822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.27 : 1,337.41 = 596.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.27/1,337.41 = 596.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.27x = 1,337.41 × 596.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.27x = 797,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,446.50/969.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.73

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