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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.64, 1,329.58 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.64, 1,329.58 and 590.49 is: 814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.64 : 1,329.58 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.64/1,329.58 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.64x = 1,329.58 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.64x = 785,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,103.69/963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.73

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