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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.15, 1,426.38 and 584.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.15, 1,426.38 and 584.83 is: 877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.15 : 1,426.38 = 584.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.15/1,426.38 = 584.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.15x = 1,426.38 × 584.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.15x = 834,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,189.82/951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.03

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