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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.06, 1,433.52 and 590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.06, 1,433.52 and 590.70 is: 884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.06 : 1,433.52 = 590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.06/1,433.52 = 590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.06x = 1,433.52 × 590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.06x = 846,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,780.26/957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.77

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