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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.73, 1,329.77 and 590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.73, 1,329.77 and 590.80 is: 815.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.73 : 1,329.77 = 590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.73/1,329.77 = 590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.73x = 1,329.77 × 590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.73x = 785,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,628.12/963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.20

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