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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.51, 1,329 and 590.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.51, 1,329 and 590.33 is: 814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.51 : 1,329 = 590.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.51/1,329 = 590.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.51x = 1,329 × 590.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.51x = 784,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,541.93/963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.25

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