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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.56, 1,321.52 and 584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.56, 1,321.52 and 584.56 is: 806.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.56 : 1,321.52 = 584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.56/1,321.52 = 584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.56x = 1,321.52 × 584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.56x = 772,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,507.73/957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.75

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