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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.86, 1,327.02 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.86, 1,327.02 and 588.60 is: 812.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.86 : 1,327.02 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.86/1,327.02 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.86x = 1,327.02 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.86x = 781,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,083.97/961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.06

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