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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.15, 1,329.12 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.15, 1,329.12 and 590.16 is: 814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.15 : 1,329.12 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.15/1,329.12 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.15x = 1,329.12 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.15x = 784,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,393.46/963.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.40

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