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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.09, 1,439.62 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.09, 1,439.62 and 594.74 is: 892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.09 : 1,439.62 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.09/1,439.62 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.09x = 1,439.62 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.09x = 856,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,205.06/959.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.73

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