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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.15, 1,424.88 and 583.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.15, 1,424.88 and 583.83 is: 875.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.15 : 1,424.88 = 583.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.15/1,424.88 = 583.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.15x = 1,424.88 × 583.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.15x = 831,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,887.69/950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.54

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