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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.02, 1,421.90 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.02, 1,421.90 and 583.08 is: 872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.02 : 1,421.90 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.02/1,421.90 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.02x = 1,421.90 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.02x = 829,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,081.45/950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.70

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