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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.90, 1,330.72 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.90, 1,330.72 and 590.96 is: 815.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.90 : 1,330.72 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.90/1,330.72 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.90x = 1,330.72 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.90x = 786,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,402.29/963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.85

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