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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.53, 1,328.25 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.53, 1,328.25 and 590.14 is: 814.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.53 : 1,328.25 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.53/1,328.25 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.53x = 1,328.25 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.53x = 783,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,853.46/962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.37

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