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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.40, 1,435.76 and 589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.40, 1,435.76 and 589.04 is: 881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.40 : 1,435.76 = 589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.40/1,435.76 = 589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.40x = 1,435.76 × 589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.40x = 845,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,717.54/959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.50

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