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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,426.30 and 585.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,426.30 and 585.78 is: 879.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,426.30 = 585.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,426.30 = 585.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,426.30 × 585.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 835,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,498.01/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.21

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