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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.83, 1,439.91 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.83, 1,439.91 and 595.44 is: 891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.83 : 1,439.91 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.83/1,439.91 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.83x = 1,439.91 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.83x = 857,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,380.01/961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.40

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