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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.23, 1,426.75 and 586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.23, 1,426.75 and 586.24 is: 878.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.23 : 1,426.75 = 586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.23/1,426.75 = 586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.23x = 1,426.75 × 586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.23x = 836,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,417.92/952.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.38

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