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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.52, 1,430.60 and 587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.52, 1,430.60 and 587.80 is: 881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.52 : 1,430.60 = 587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.52/1,430.60 = 587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.52x = 1,430.60 × 587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.52x = 840,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,906.68/953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.90

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