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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.78, 1,329.93 and 590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.78, 1,329.93 and 590.91 is: 815.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.78 : 1,329.93 = 590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.78/1,329.93 = 590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.78x = 1,329.93 × 590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.78x = 785,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,868.94/963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.40

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