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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.19, 1,439.11 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.19, 1,439.11 and 595.52 is: 894.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.19 : 1,439.11 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.19/1,439.11 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.19x = 1,439.11 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.19x = 857,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,013.08/958.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.41

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