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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.40, 1,244.40 and 588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.40, 1,244.40 and 588.40 is: 880.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.40 : 1,244.40 = 588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.40/1,244.40 = 588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.40x = 1,244.40 × 588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.40x = 732,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,204.96/831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.69

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