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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.13, 1,326.39 and 588.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.13, 1,326.39 and 588.05 is: 811.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.13 : 1,326.39 = 588.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.13/1,326.39 = 588.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.13x = 1,326.39 × 588.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.13x = 779,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,977.01/961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.53

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