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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.72, 1,338.02 and 596.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.72, 1,338.02 and 596.57 is: 823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.72 : 1,338.02 = 596.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.72/1,338.02 = 596.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.72x = 1,338.02 × 596.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.72x = 798,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,215.16/969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.14

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