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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.54, 1,328.43 and 589.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.54, 1,328.43 and 589.58 is: 813.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.54 : 1,328.43 = 589.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.54/1,328.43 = 589.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.54x = 1,328.43 × 589.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.54x = 783,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,215.76/962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.70

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