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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.87, 1,436.02 and 592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.87, 1,436.02 and 592.55 is: 887.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.87 : 1,436.02 = 592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.87/1,436.02 = 592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.87x = 1,436.02 × 592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.87x = 850,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,904.99/958.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.41

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