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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.70, 1,433.55 and 591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.70, 1,433.55 and 591.20 is: 886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.70 : 1,433.55 = 591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.70/1,433.55 = 591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.70x = 1,433.55 × 591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.70x = 847,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,514.76/955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.80

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