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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.58, 1,432.04 and 590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.58, 1,432.04 and 590.19 is: 883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.58 : 1,432.04 = 590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.58/1,432.04 = 590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.58x = 1,432.04 × 590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.58x = 845,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,172.74/956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.54

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