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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.30, 1,330.32 and 590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.30, 1,330.32 and 590.98 is: 815.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.30 : 1,330.32 = 590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.30/1,330.32 = 590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.30x = 1,330.32 × 590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.30x = 786,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,192.51/964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.30

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