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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.94, 1,464.07 and 593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.94, 1,464.07 and 593.54 is: 890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.94 : 1,464.07 = 593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.94/1,464.07 = 593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.94x = 1,464.07 × 593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.94x = 868,984.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,984.11/975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.41

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