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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,328.53 and 589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,328.53 and 589.73 is: 813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,328.53 = 589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,328.53 = 589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,328.53 × 589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 783,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,467.35/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.67

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