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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.98, 1,425.89 and 585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.98, 1,425.89 and 585.48 is: 878.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.98 : 1,425.89 = 585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.98/1,425.89 = 585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.98x = 1,425.89 × 585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.98x = 834,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,830.08/949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.79

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