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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.59, 1,325.32 and 587.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.59, 1,325.32 and 587.19 is: 810.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.59 : 1,325.32 = 587.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.59/1,325.32 = 587.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.59x = 1,325.32 × 587.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.59x = 778,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,209.25/960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.14

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