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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.59, 1,422.50 and 585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.59, 1,422.50 and 585.09 is: 876.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.59 : 1,422.50 = 585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.59/1,422.50 = 585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.59x = 1,422.50 × 585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.59x = 832,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,287.60/949.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.47

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