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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,331.70 and 591.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,331.70 and 591.75 is: 816.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,331.70 = 591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,331.70 = 591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,331.70 × 591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 788,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,026.26/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.62

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