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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.11, 1,425.31 and 585.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.11, 1,425.31 and 585.29 is: 878.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.11 : 1,425.31 = 585.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.11/1,425.31 = 585.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.11x = 1,425.31 × 585.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.11x = 834,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,221.79/950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.03

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