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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.80, 1,331.10 and 591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.80, 1,331.10 and 591.58 is: 816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.80 : 1,331.10 = 591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.80/1,331.10 = 591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.80x = 1,331.10 × 591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.80x = 787,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,452.14/964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.18

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