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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.77, 1,429.07 and 588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.77, 1,429.07 and 588.08 is: 882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.77 : 1,429.07 = 588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.77/1,429.07 = 588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.77x = 1,429.07 × 588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.77x = 840,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,397.40/951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.99

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