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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.03, 1,424.47 and 584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.03, 1,424.47 and 584.71 is: 875.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.03 : 1,424.47 = 584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.03/1,424.47 = 584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.03x = 1,424.47 × 584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.03x = 832,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,901.85/951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.79

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