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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,327.46 and 588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,327.46 and 588.90 is: 812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,327.46 = 588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,327.46 = 588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,327.46 × 588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 781,741.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,741.19/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.28

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