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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.68, 1,428.92 and 585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.68, 1,428.92 and 585.40 is: 878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.68 : 1,428.92 = 585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.68/1,428.92 = 585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.68x = 1,428.92 × 585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.68x = 836,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,489.77/951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.96

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