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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.44, 1,330.97 and 591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.44, 1,330.97 and 591.30 is: 816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.44 : 1,330.97 = 591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.44/1,330.97 = 591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.44x = 1,330.97 × 591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.44x = 786,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,999.60/964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.02

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