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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.15, 1,329.44 and 590.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.15, 1,329.44 and 590.37 is: 814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.15 : 1,329.44 = 590.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.15/1,329.44 = 590.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.15x = 1,329.44 × 590.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.15x = 784,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,858.54/963.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.89

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