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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.38, 1,434.33 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.38, 1,434.33 and 594.06 is: 889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.38 : 1,434.33 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.38/1,434.33 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.38x = 1,434.33 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.38x = 852,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,078.08/958.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.08

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