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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.69, 1,433.70 and 591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.69, 1,433.70 and 591.30 is: 885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.69 : 1,433.70 = 591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.69/1,433.70 = 591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.69x = 1,433.70 × 591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.69x = 847,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,746.81/957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.20

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