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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.20, 1,424.89 and 584.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.20, 1,424.89 and 584.89 is: 877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.20 : 1,424.89 = 584.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.20/1,424.89 = 584.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.20x = 1,424.89 × 584.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.20x = 833,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,401.08/950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.08

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