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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.44, 1,433.18 and 591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.44, 1,433.18 and 591.52 is: 888.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.44 : 1,433.18 = 591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.44/1,433.18 = 591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.44x = 1,433.18 × 591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.44x = 847,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,754.63/954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.22

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