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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.18, 1,427.68 and 586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.18, 1,427.68 and 586.88 is: 879.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.18 : 1,427.68 = 586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.18/1,427.68 = 586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.18x = 1,427.68 × 586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.18x = 837,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,876.84/953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.03

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