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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.10, 1,429.80 and 587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.10, 1,429.80 and 587.80 is: 880.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.10 : 1,429.80 = 587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.10/1,429.80 = 587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.10x = 1,429.80 × 587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.10x = 840,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,436.44/954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.87

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