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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.40, 1,427.06 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.40, 1,427.06 and 586.44 is: 878.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.40 : 1,427.06 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.40/1,427.06 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.40x = 1,427.06 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.40x = 836,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,885.07/952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.71

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