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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.30, 1,427.85 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.30, 1,427.85 and 586.80 is: 880.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.30 : 1,427.85 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.30/1,427.85 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.30x = 1,427.85 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.30x = 837,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,862.38/951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.76

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