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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.95, 1,338.56 and 597.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.95, 1,338.56 and 597.14 is: 824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.95 : 1,338.56 = 597.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.95/1,338.56 = 597.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.95x = 1,338.56 × 597.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.95x = 799,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,306.86/969.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.07

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