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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.53, 1,330.94 and 591.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.53, 1,330.94 and 591.53 is: 816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.53 : 1,330.94 = 591.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.53/1,330.94 = 591.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.53x = 1,330.94 × 591.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.53x = 787,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,281.33/964.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.23

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