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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.34, 1,337.39 and 591.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.34, 1,337.39 and 591.31 is: 815.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.34 : 1,337.39 = 591.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.34/1,337.39 = 591.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.34x = 1,337.39 × 591.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.34x = 790,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,812.08/969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.83

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