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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,426.68 and 585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,426.68 and 585.92 is: 879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,426.68 = 585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,426.68 = 585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,426.68 × 585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 835,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,920.35/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.10

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