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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.98, 1,431 and 587.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.98, 1,431 and 587.66 is: 881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.98 : 1,431 = 587.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.98/1,431 = 587.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.98x = 1,431 × 587.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.98x = 840,934.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,934.31/953.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.50

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