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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.58, 1,436.27 and 592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.58, 1,436.27 and 592.27 is: 888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.58 : 1,436.27 = 592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.58/1,436.27 = 592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.58x = 1,436.27 × 592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.58x = 850,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,653.08/957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.34

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