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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.02, 1,330.05 and 590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.02, 1,330.05 and 590.82 is: 815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.02 : 1,330.05 = 590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.02/1,330.05 = 590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.02x = 1,330.05 × 590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.02x = 785,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,820.14/964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.15

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