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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.53, 1,425.18 and 585.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.53, 1,425.18 and 585.03 is: 878.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.53 : 1,425.18 = 585.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.53/1,425.18 = 585.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.53x = 1,425.18 × 585.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.53x = 833,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,773.06/949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.09

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