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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,423.60 and 585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,423.60 and 585.28 is: 876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,423.60 = 585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,423.60 = 585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,423.60 × 585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 833,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,204.61/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.69

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