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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.38, 1,431.30 and 588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.38, 1,431.30 and 588.98 is: 882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.38 : 1,431.30 = 588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.38/1,431.30 = 588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.38x = 1,431.30 × 588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.38x = 843,007.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,007.07/955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.38

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