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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.89, 1,337.85 and 591.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.89, 1,337.85 and 591.61 is: 816.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.89 : 1,337.85 = 591.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.89/1,337.85 = 591.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.89x = 1,337.85 × 591.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.89x = 791,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,484.30/969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.05

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