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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.56, 1,446.23 and 594.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.56, 1,446.23 and 594.23 is: 890.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.56 : 1,446.23 = 594.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.56/1,446.23 = 594.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.56x = 1,446.23 × 594.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.56x = 859,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,390.28/965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.05

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