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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.78, 1,328.27 and 589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.78, 1,328.27 and 589.46 is: 813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.78 : 1,328.27 = 589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.78/1,328.27 = 589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.78x = 1,328.27 × 589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.78x = 782,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,952.45/962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.22

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