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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.32, 1,429.68 and 589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.32, 1,429.68 and 589.28 is: 882.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.32 : 1,429.68 = 589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.32/1,429.68 = 589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.32x = 1,429.68 × 589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.32x = 842,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,481.83/954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.81

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