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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.36, 1,329.57 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.36, 1,329.57 and 590.40 is: 814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.36 : 1,329.57 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.36/1,329.57 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.36x = 1,329.57 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.36x = 784,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,978.13/963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.83

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