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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.21, 1,329.03 and 590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.21, 1,329.03 and 590.28 is: 814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.21 : 1,329.03 = 590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.21/1,329.03 = 590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.21x = 1,329.03 × 590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.21x = 784,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,499.83/963.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.46

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