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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.98, 1,427.39 and 586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.98, 1,427.39 and 586.48 is: 880.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.98 : 1,427.39 = 586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.98/1,427.39 = 586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.98x = 1,427.39 × 586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.98x = 837,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,135.69/950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.29

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