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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.16, 1,433.43 and 590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.16, 1,433.43 and 590.13 is: 884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.16 : 1,433.43 = 590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.16/1,433.43 = 590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.16x = 1,433.43 × 590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.16x = 845,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,910.05/956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.70

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