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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.61, 1,321.56 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.61, 1,321.56 and 584.48 is: 806.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.61 : 1,321.56 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.61/1,321.56 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.61x = 1,321.56 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.61x = 772,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,422.47/957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.61

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