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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957, 1,435.67 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957, 1,435.67 and 592.20 is: 888.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,435.67 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,435.67 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,435.67 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 850,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,203.77/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.41

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