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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.68, 1,331.38 and 591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.68, 1,331.38 and 591.59 is: 816.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.68 : 1,331.38 = 591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.68/1,331.38 = 591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.68x = 1,331.38 × 591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.68x = 787,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,624.44/964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.47

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