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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.78, 1,436.55 and 594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.78, 1,436.55 and 594.86 is: 890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.78 : 1,436.55 = 594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.78/1,436.55 = 594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.78x = 1,436.55 × 594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.78x = 854,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,546.13/959.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.36

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