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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.69, 1,331.31 and 591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.69, 1,331.31 and 591.55 is: 816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.69 : 1,331.31 = 591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.69/1,331.31 = 591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.69x = 1,331.31 × 591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.69x = 787,536.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,536.43/964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.36

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