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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.24, 1,433.58 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.24, 1,433.58 and 590.92 is: 884.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.24 : 1,433.58 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.24/1,433.58 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.24x = 1,433.58 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.24x = 847,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,131.09/957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.97

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