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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.26, 1,330.68 and 591.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.26, 1,330.68 and 591.21 is: 815.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.26 : 1,330.68 = 591.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.26/1,330.68 = 591.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.26x = 1,330.68 × 591.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.26x = 786,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,711.32/964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.87

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