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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.30, 1,329 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.30, 1,329 and 590.14 is: 814.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.30 : 1,329 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.30/1,329 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.30x = 1,329 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.30x = 784,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,296.06/963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.18

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