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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.83, 1,321.89 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.83, 1,321.89 and 584.72 is: 806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.83 : 1,321.89 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.83/1,321.89 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.83x = 1,321.89 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.83x = 772,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,936.61/957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.97

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