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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.85, 1,436.14 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.85, 1,436.14 and 570.06 is: 852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.85 : 1,436.14 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.85/1,436.14 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.85x = 1,436.14 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.85x = 818,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,685.97/959.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.93

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