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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.37, 1,402.02 and 588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.37, 1,402.02 and 588.96 is: 882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.37 : 1,402.02 = 588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.37/1,402.02 = 588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.37x = 1,402.02 × 588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.37x = 825,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,733.70/935.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.79

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