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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.54, 1,321.55 and 584.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.54, 1,321.55 and 584.61 is: 806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.54 : 1,321.55 = 584.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.54/1,321.55 = 584.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.54x = 1,321.55 × 584.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.54x = 772,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,591.35/957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.85

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