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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.94, 1,329.99 and 590.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.94, 1,329.99 and 590.79 is: 815.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.94 : 1,329.99 = 590.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.94/1,329.99 = 590.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.94x = 1,329.99 × 590.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.94x = 785,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,738.14/963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.13

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