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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.32, 1,428.75 and 587.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.32, 1,428.75 and 587.55 is: 881.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.32 : 1,428.75 = 587.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.32/1,428.75 = 587.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.32x = 1,428.75 × 587.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.32x = 839,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,462.06/952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.49

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