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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.06, 1,328.94 and 589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.06, 1,328.94 and 589.92 is: 814.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.06 : 1,328.94 = 589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.06/1,328.94 = 589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.06x = 1,328.94 × 589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.06x = 783,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,968.28/963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.04

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