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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.04, 1,326.33 and 588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.04, 1,326.33 and 588.26 is: 811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.04 : 1,326.33 = 588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.04/1,326.33 = 588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.04x = 1,326.33 × 588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.04x = 780,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,228.73/961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.86

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