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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.12, 1,428.72 and 587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.12, 1,428.72 and 587.80 is: 882.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.12 : 1,428.72 = 587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.12/1,428.72 = 587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.12x = 1,428.72 × 587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.12x = 839,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,801.62/952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.03

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