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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.13, 1,330.49 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.13, 1,330.49 and 590.96 is: 815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.13 : 1,330.49 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.13/1,330.49 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.13x = 1,330.49 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.13x = 786,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,271.17/964.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.53

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