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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.90, 1,329.34 and 589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.90, 1,329.34 and 589.96 is: 814.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.90 : 1,329.34 = 589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.90/1,329.34 = 589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.90x = 1,329.34 × 589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.90x = 784,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,257.43/962.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.47

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