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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.88, 1,321.98 and 584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.88, 1,321.98 and 584.92 is: 807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.88 : 1,321.98 = 584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.88/1,321.98 = 584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.88x = 1,321.98 × 584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.88x = 773,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,252.54/957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.25

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