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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.59, 1,426.99 and 588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.59, 1,426.99 and 588.09 is: 880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.59 : 1,426.99 = 588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.59/1,426.99 = 588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.59x = 1,426.99 × 588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.59x = 839,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,198.55/952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.97

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