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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.10, 1,431.30 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.10, 1,431.30 and 588.80 is: 882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.10 : 1,431.30 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.10/1,431.30 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.10x = 1,431.30 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.10x = 842,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,749.44/955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.37

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