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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.11, 1,320.86 and 583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.11, 1,320.86 and 583.98 is: 805.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.11 : 1,320.86 = 583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.11/1,320.86 = 583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.11x = 1,320.86 × 583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.11x = 771,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,358.31/957.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.92

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