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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,423.38 and 584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,423.38 and 584.44 is: 874.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,423.38 = 584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,423.38 = 584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,423.38 × 584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 831,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,880.21/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.96

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