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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,425.72 and 585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,425.72 and 585.80 is: 879.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,425.72 = 585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,425.72 = 585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,425.72 × 585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 835,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,186.78/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.03

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