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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.59, 1,433.70 and 590.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.59, 1,433.70 and 590.09 is: 886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.59 : 1,433.70 = 590.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.59/1,433.70 = 590.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.59x = 1,433.70 × 590.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.59x = 846,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,004.86/954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.25

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