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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.48, 1,431.06 and 589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.48, 1,431.06 and 589.12 is: 882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.48 : 1,431.06 = 589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.48/1,431.06 = 589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.48x = 1,431.06 × 589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.48x = 843,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,066.07/955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.35

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