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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961, 1,326.41 and 588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961, 1,326.41 and 588.29 is: 811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961 : 1,326.41 = 588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961/1,326.41 = 588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961x = 1,326.41 × 588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961x = 780,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,313.74/961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.98

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