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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.97, 1,426.39 and 585.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.97, 1,426.39 and 585.98 is: 878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.97 : 1,426.39 = 585.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.97/1,426.39 = 585.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.97x = 1,426.39 × 585.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.97x = 835,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,838.11/951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.01

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