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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,395.60 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,395.60 and 588 is: 882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,395.60 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,395.60 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,395.60 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 820,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,612.80/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.61

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