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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.08, 1,320.42 and 583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.08, 1,320.42 and 583.88 is: 805.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.08 : 1,320.42 = 583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.08/1,320.42 = 583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.08x = 1,320.42 × 583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.08x = 770,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,966.83/957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.54

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