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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.38, 1,430.16 and 587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.38, 1,430.16 and 587.38 is: 881.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.38 : 1,430.16 = 587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.38/1,430.16 = 587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.38x = 1,430.16 × 587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.38x = 840,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,047.38/953.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.13

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