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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.93, 1,427.88 and 585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.93, 1,427.88 and 585.60 is: 878.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.93 : 1,427.88 = 585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.93/1,427.88 = 585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.93x = 1,427.88 × 585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.93x = 836,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,166.53/951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.39

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