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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.31, 1,328.01 and 589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.31, 1,328.01 and 589.50 is: 813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.31 : 1,328.01 = 589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.31/1,328.01 = 589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.31x = 1,328.01 × 589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.31x = 782,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,861.90/962.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.52

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