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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,426.80 and 586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,426.80 and 586.70 is: 880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,426.80 = 586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,426.80 = 586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,426.80 × 586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 837,103.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,103.56/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.05

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