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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.38, 1,439.73 and 595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.38, 1,439.73 and 595.86 is: 892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.38 : 1,439.73 = 595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.38/1,439.73 = 595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.38x = 1,439.73 × 595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.38x = 857,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,877.52/961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.34

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