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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.02, 1,328.87 and 590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.02, 1,328.87 and 590.02 is: 814.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.02 : 1,328.87 = 590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.02/1,328.87 = 590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.02x = 1,328.87 × 590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.02x = 784,058.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,058.03/963.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.16

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