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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.91, 1,430.24 and 588.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.91, 1,430.24 and 588.41 is: 883.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.91 : 1,430.24 = 588.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.91/1,430.24 = 588.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.91x = 1,430.24 × 588.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.91x = 841,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,558.90/952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.15

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