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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.91, 1,429.64 and 587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.91, 1,429.64 and 587.22 is: 879.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.91 : 1,429.64 = 587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.91/1,429.64 = 587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.91x = 1,429.64 × 587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.91x = 839,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,515.63/954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.15

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