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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.06, 1,435.02 and 591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.06, 1,435.02 and 591.70 is: 886.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.06 : 1,435.02 = 591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.06/1,435.02 = 591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.06x = 1,435.02 × 591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.06x = 849,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,101.33/958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.27

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