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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.19, 1,432.18 and 589.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.19, 1,432.18 and 589.87 is: 883.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.19 : 1,432.18 = 589.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.19/1,432.18 = 589.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.19x = 1,432.18 × 589.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.19x = 844,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,800.02/956.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.51

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