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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.96, 1,320.64 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.96, 1,320.64 and 584.08 is: 806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.96 : 1,320.64 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.96/1,320.64 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.96x = 1,320.64 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.96x = 771,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,359.41/956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.05

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