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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.85, 1,438.20 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.85, 1,438.20 and 593.64 is: 889.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.85 : 1,438.20 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.85/1,438.20 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.85x = 1,438.20 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.85x = 853,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,773.05/959.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.49

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