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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.56, 1,437.03 and 573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.56, 1,437.03 and 573 is: 859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.56 : 1,437.03 = 573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.56/1,437.03 = 573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.56x = 1,437.03 × 573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.56x = 823,418.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,418.19/958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.02

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