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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.72, 1,329.51 and 590.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.72, 1,329.51 and 590.68 is: 814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.72 : 1,329.51 = 590.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.72/1,329.51 = 590.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.72x = 1,329.51 × 590.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.72x = 785,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,316.97/963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.88

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