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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.59, 1,326.63 and 588.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.59, 1,326.63 and 588.38 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.59 : 1,326.63 = 588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.59/1,326.63 = 588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.59x = 1,326.63 × 588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.59x = 780,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,559.62/961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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