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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.24, 1,317.84 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.24, 1,317.84 and 582.08 is: 803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.24 : 1,317.84 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.24/1,317.84 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.24x = 1,317.84 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.24x = 767,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,088.31/955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.03

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