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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.44, 1,463.32 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.44, 1,463.32 and 593.04 is: 889.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.44 : 1,463.32 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.44/1,463.32 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.44x = 1,463.32 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.44x = 867,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,807.29/975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.66

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