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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.69, 1,321.83 and 584.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.69, 1,321.83 and 584.98 is: 807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.69 : 1,321.83 = 584.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.69/1,321.83 = 584.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.69x = 1,321.83 × 584.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.69x = 773,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,242.56/957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.41

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