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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.99, 1,330.74 and 591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.99, 1,330.74 and 591.03 is: 815.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.99 : 1,330.74 = 591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.99/1,330.74 = 591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.99x = 1,330.74 × 591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.99x = 786,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,507.26/963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.89

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