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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.02, 1,426.98 and 585.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.02, 1,426.98 and 585.62 is: 878.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.02 : 1,426.98 = 585.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.02/1,426.98 = 585.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.02x = 1,426.98 × 585.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.02x = 835,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,668.03/951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.71

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