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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.39, 1,329.38 and 590.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.39, 1,329.38 and 590.47 is: 814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.39 : 1,329.38 = 590.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.39/1,329.38 = 590.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.39x = 1,329.38 × 590.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.39x = 784,959.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,959.01/963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.79

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