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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.60, 1,433.16 and 591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.60, 1,433.16 and 591.20 is: 885.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.60 : 1,433.16 = 591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.60/1,433.16 = 591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.60x = 1,433.16 × 591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.60x = 847,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,284.19/956.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.72

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