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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,330.59 and 591.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,330.59 and 591.37 is: 816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,330.59 = 591.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,330.59 = 591.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,330.59 × 591.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 786,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,869.90/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.08

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