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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,435.41 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,435.41 and 574.62 is: 859.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,435.41 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,435.41 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,435.41 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 824,815.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,815.29/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.99

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