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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.36, 1,426.95 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.36, 1,426.95 and 585.96 is: 878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.36 : 1,426.95 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.36/1,426.95 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.36x = 1,426.95 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.36x = 836,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,135.62/951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.88

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