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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.73, 1,331.24 and 591.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.73, 1,331.24 and 591.82 is: 816.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.73 : 1,331.24 = 591.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.73/1,331.24 = 591.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.73x = 1,331.24 × 591.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.73x = 787,848.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,848.17/964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.65

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