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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.36, 1,329.34 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.36, 1,329.34 and 590.44 is: 814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.36 : 1,329.34 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.36/1,329.34 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.36x = 1,329.34 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.36x = 784,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,895.51/963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.75

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