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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.53, 1,426.68 and 586.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.53, 1,426.68 and 586.03 is: 879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.53 : 1,426.68 = 586.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.53/1,426.68 = 586.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.53x = 1,426.68 × 586.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.53x = 836,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,077.28/950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.59

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