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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.84, 1,425.87 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.84, 1,425.87 and 587.34 is: 879.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.84 : 1,425.87 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.84/1,425.87 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.84x = 1,425.87 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.84x = 837,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,470.49/951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.84

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