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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.01, 1,326.94 and 588.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.01, 1,326.94 and 588.83 is: 812.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.01 : 1,326.94 = 588.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.01/1,326.94 = 588.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.01x = 1,326.94 × 588.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.01x = 781,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,333.97/962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.19

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