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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,429.56 and 588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,429.56 and 588.12 is: 880.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,429.56 = 588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,429.56 = 588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,429.56 × 588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 840,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,752.83/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.85

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