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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.96, 1,428.33 and 586.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.96, 1,428.33 and 586.46 is: 880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.96 : 1,428.33 = 586.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.96/1,428.33 = 586.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.96x = 1,428.33 × 586.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.96x = 837,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,658.41/950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.86

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