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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.52, 1,330.04 and 590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.52, 1,330.04 and 590.60 is: 815.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.52 : 1,330.04 = 590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.52/1,330.04 = 590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.52x = 1,330.04 × 590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.52x = 785,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,521.62/963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.26

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