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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,439.87 and 596.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,439.87 and 596.02 is: 895.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,439.87 = 596.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,439.87 = 596.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,439.87 × 596.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 858,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,184.74/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.16

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