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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.59, 1,321.44 and 585.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.59, 1,321.44 and 585.19 is: 807.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.59 : 1,321.44 = 585.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.59/1,321.44 = 585.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.59x = 1,321.44 × 585.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.59x = 773,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,292.93/957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.54

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