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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.47, 1,330.93 and 591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.47, 1,330.93 and 591.39 is: 816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.47 : 1,330.93 = 591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.47/1,330.93 = 591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.47x = 1,330.93 × 591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.47x = 787,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,097.21/964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.09

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