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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.22, 1,425.26 and 585.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.22, 1,425.26 and 585.23 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.22 : 1,425.26 = 585.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.22/1,425.26 = 585.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.22x = 1,425.26 × 585.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.22x = 834,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,109.94/951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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