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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.94, 1,438.74 and 595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.94, 1,438.74 and 595.27 is: 894.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.94 : 1,438.74 = 595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.94/1,438.74 = 595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.94x = 1,438.74 × 595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.94x = 856,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,430.79/957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.03

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