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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.64, 1,436.22 and 573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.64, 1,436.22 and 573 is: 857.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.64 : 1,436.22 = 573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.64/1,436.22 = 573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.64x = 1,436.22 × 573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.64x = 822,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,954.06/959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.57

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