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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.30, 1,328.94 and 589.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.30, 1,328.94 and 589.98 is: 813.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.30 : 1,328.94 = 589.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.30/1,328.94 = 589.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.30x = 1,328.94 × 589.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.30x = 784,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,048.02/963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.92

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