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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.44, 1,326.10 and 588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.44, 1,326.10 and 588.50 is: 811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.44 : 1,326.10 = 588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.44/1,326.10 = 588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.44x = 1,326.10 × 588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.44x = 780,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,409.85/961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.71

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