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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,329.02 and 590.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,329.02 and 590.07 is: 814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,329.02 = 590.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,329.02 = 590.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,329.02 × 590.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 784,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,222.40/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.12

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