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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.28, 1,428.30 and 589.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.28, 1,428.30 and 589.36 is: 882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.28 : 1,428.30 = 589.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.28/1,428.30 = 589.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.28x = 1,428.30 × 589.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.28x = 841,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,782.89/954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.11

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