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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.52, 1,321.27 and 584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.52, 1,321.27 and 584.60 is: 806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.52 : 1,321.27 = 584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.52/1,321.27 = 584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.52x = 1,321.27 × 584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.52x = 772,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,414.44/957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.68

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