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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.09, 1,320.37 and 584.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.09, 1,320.37 and 584.02 is: 805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.09 : 1,320.37 = 584.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.09/1,320.37 = 584.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.09x = 1,320.37 × 584.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.09x = 771,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,122.49/957.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.69

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