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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.06, 1,329.05 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.06, 1,329.05 and 590.25 is: 814.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.06 : 1,329.05 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.06/1,329.05 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.06x = 1,329.05 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.06x = 784,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,468.81/963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.56

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