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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.42, 1,428.68 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.42, 1,428.68 and 588.52 is: 883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.42 : 1,428.68 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.42/1,428.68 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.42x = 1,428.68 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.42x = 840,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,806.75/951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.74

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