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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.74, 1,329.86 and 590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.74, 1,329.86 and 590.82 is: 815.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.74 : 1,329.86 = 590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.74/1,329.86 = 590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.74x = 1,329.86 × 590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.74x = 785,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,704.93/963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.27

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