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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.12, 1,329.08 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.12, 1,329.08 and 590.10 is: 814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.12 : 1,329.08 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.12/1,329.08 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.12x = 1,329.08 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.12x = 784,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,287.16/963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.32

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