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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,436.13 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,436.13 and 594.54 is: 890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,436.13 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,436.13 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,436.13 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 853,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,836.73/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.30

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