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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.91, 1,432.80 and 589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.91, 1,432.80 and 589.46 is: 884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.91 : 1,432.80 = 589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.91/1,432.80 = 589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.91x = 1,432.80 × 589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.91x = 844,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,581.87/954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.46

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