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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.60, 1,426.59 and 587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.60, 1,426.59 and 587.10 is: 880.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.60 : 1,426.59 = 587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.60/1,426.59 = 587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.60x = 1,426.59 × 587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.60x = 837,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,550.99/951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.15

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