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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.59, 1,327.70 and 589.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.59, 1,327.70 and 589.09 is: 812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.59 : 1,327.70 = 589.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.59/1,327.70 = 589.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.59x = 1,327.70 × 589.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.59x = 782,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,128.15/962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.53

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