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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.23, 1,424.28 and 584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.23, 1,424.28 and 584.73 is: 877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.23 : 1,424.28 = 584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.23/1,424.28 = 584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.23x = 1,424.28 × 584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.23x = 832,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,819.24/949.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.36

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