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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.44, 1,423.80 and 586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.44, 1,423.80 and 586.32 is: 877.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.44 : 1,423.80 = 586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.44/1,423.80 = 586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.44x = 1,423.80 × 586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.44x = 834,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,802.42/951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.41

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