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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.16, 1,436.66 and 592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.16, 1,436.66 and 592.66 is: 889.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.16 : 1,436.66 = 592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.16/1,436.66 = 592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.16x = 1,436.66 × 592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.16x = 851,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,450.92/957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.56

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