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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963, 1,329.17 and 590.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963, 1,329.17 and 590.29 is: 814.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963 : 1,329.17 = 590.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963/1,329.17 = 590.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963x = 1,329.17 × 590.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963x = 784,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,595.76/963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.74

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