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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.69, 1,337.72 and 596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.69, 1,337.72 and 596.52 is: 822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.69 : 1,337.72 = 596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.69/1,337.72 = 596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.69x = 1,337.72 × 596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.69x = 797,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,976.73/969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.92

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