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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.96, 1,435.73 and 592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.96, 1,435.73 and 592.25 is: 887.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.96 : 1,435.73 = 592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.96/1,435.73 = 592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.96x = 1,435.73 × 592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.96x = 850,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,300.95/957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.62

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