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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.88, 1,423.53 and 584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.88, 1,423.53 and 584.88 is: 876.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.88 : 1,423.53 = 584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.88/1,423.53 = 584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.88x = 1,423.53 × 584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.88x = 832,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,594.23/949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.53

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