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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.27, 1,425.53 and 584.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.27, 1,425.53 and 584.55 is: 876.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.27 : 1,425.53 = 584.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.27/1,425.53 = 584.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.27x = 1,425.53 × 584.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.27x = 833,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,295.02/950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.91

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