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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,330.40 and 591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,330.40 and 591.07 is: 815.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,330.40 = 591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,330.40 = 591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,330.40 × 591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 786,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,359.53/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.49

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