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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.65, 1,427.13 and 585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.65, 1,427.13 and 585.33 is: 877.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.65 : 1,427.13 = 585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.65/1,427.13 = 585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.65x = 1,427.13 × 585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.65x = 835,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,342.00/951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.78

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