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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.08, 1,328.75 and 589.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.08, 1,328.75 and 589.67 is: 813.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.08 : 1,328.75 = 589.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.08/1,328.75 = 589.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.08x = 1,328.75 × 589.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.08x = 783,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,521.06/963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.56

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