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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.57, 1,337.61 and 591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.57, 1,337.61 and 591.27 is: 815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.57 : 1,337.61 = 591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.57/1,337.61 = 591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.57x = 1,337.61 × 591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.57x = 790,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,885.87/969.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.71

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