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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.95, 1,321.79 and 585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.95, 1,321.79 and 585.02 is: 807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.95 : 1,321.79 = 585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.95/1,321.79 = 585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.95x = 1,321.79 × 585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.95x = 773,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,278.90/957.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.22

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