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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.40, 1,326.08 and 587.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.40, 1,326.08 and 587.90 is: 810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.40 : 1,326.08 = 587.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.40/1,326.08 = 587.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.40x = 1,326.08 × 587.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.40x = 779,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,602.43/961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.90

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