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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.33, 1,433.16 and 590.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.33, 1,433.16 and 590.94 is: 884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.33 : 1,433.16 = 590.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.33/1,433.16 = 590.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.33x = 1,433.16 × 590.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.33x = 846,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,911.57/957.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.66

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