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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,434.87 and 591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,434.87 and 591.48 is: 887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,434.87 = 591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,434.87 = 591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,434.87 × 591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 848,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,696.91/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.78

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