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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.81, 1,439.06 and 594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.81, 1,439.06 and 594.56 is: 890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.81 : 1,439.06 = 594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.81/1,439.06 = 594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.81x = 1,439.06 × 594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.81x = 855,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,597.35/960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.50

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