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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.38, 1,327.98 and 589.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.38, 1,327.98 and 589.42 is: 813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.38 : 1,327.98 = 589.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.38/1,327.98 = 589.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.38x = 1,327.98 × 589.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.38x = 782,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,737.97/962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.34

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