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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.80, 1,428.60 and 587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.80, 1,428.60 and 587.30 is: 881.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.80 : 1,428.60 = 587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.80/1,428.60 = 587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.80x = 1,428.60 × 587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.80x = 839,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,016.78/951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.51

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