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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.17, 1,426.75 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.17, 1,426.75 and 586.08 is: 879.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.17 : 1,426.75 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.17/1,426.75 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.17x = 1,426.75 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.17x = 836,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,188.17/951.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.12

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