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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.40, 1,433.28 and 591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.40, 1,433.28 and 591.36 is: 886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.40 : 1,433.28 = 591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.40/1,433.28 = 591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.40x = 1,433.28 × 591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.40x = 847,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,584.46/956.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.22

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