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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.73, 1,436.00 and 592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.73, 1,436.00 and 592.23 is: 888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.73 : 1,436.00 = 592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.73/1,436.00 = 592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.73x = 1,436.00 × 592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.73x = 850,439.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,439.32/956.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.90

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