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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.81, 1,425.62 and 585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.81, 1,425.62 and 585.50 is: 876.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.81 : 1,425.62 = 585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.81/1,425.62 = 585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.81x = 1,425.62 × 585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.81x = 834,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,690.45/951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.95

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