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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.58, 1,329.43 and 590.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.58, 1,329.43 and 590.17 is: 814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.58 : 1,329.43 = 590.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.58/1,329.43 = 590.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.58x = 1,329.43 × 590.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.58x = 784,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,589.70/963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.24

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