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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.96, 1,329.95 and 590.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.96, 1,329.95 and 590.55 is: 814.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.96 : 1,329.95 = 590.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.96/1,329.95 = 590.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.96x = 1,329.95 × 590.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.96x = 785,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,399.02/963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.76

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