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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.03, 1,435.46 and 592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.03, 1,435.46 and 592.34 is: 889.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.03 : 1,435.46 = 592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.03/1,435.46 = 592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.03x = 1,435.46 × 592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.03x = 850,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,270.24/956.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.38

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