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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.40, 1,428.45 and 586.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.40, 1,428.45 and 586.90 is: 881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.40 : 1,428.45 = 586.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.40/1,428.45 = 586.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.40x = 1,428.45 × 586.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.40x = 838,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,357.31/951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.18

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