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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.43, 1,328.27 and 589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.43, 1,328.27 and 589.33 is: 813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.43 : 1,328.27 = 589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.43/1,328.27 = 589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.43x = 1,328.27 × 589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.43x = 782,780.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,780.60/962.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.34

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