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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.72, 1,439.66 and 593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.72, 1,439.66 and 593.74 is: 890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.72 : 1,439.66 = 593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.72/1,439.66 = 593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.72x = 1,439.66 × 593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.72x = 854,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,779.09/959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.66

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