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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.90, 1,423.58 and 584.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.90, 1,423.58 and 584.55 is: 875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.90 : 1,423.58 = 584.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.90/1,423.58 = 584.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.90x = 1,423.58 × 584.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.90x = 832,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,150.77/950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.12

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