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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,430.80 and 588.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,430.80 and 588.78 is: 883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,430.80 = 588.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,430.80 = 588.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,430.80 × 588.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 842,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,426.42/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.71

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