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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.23, 1,429.26 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.23, 1,429.26 and 587.73 is: 882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.23 : 1,429.26 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.23/1,429.26 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.23x = 1,429.26 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.23x = 840,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,018.98/952.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.16

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