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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.02, 1,330.25 and 591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.02, 1,330.25 and 591.02 is: 815.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.02 : 1,330.25 = 591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.02/1,330.25 = 591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.02x = 1,330.25 × 591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.02x = 786,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,204.36/964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.55

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