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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.29, 1,329.36 and 585.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.29, 1,329.36 and 585.18 is: 807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.29 : 1,329.36 = 585.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.29/1,329.36 = 585.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.29x = 1,329.36 × 585.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.29x = 777,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,914.88/963.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.56

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