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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.98, 1,321.72 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.98, 1,321.72 and 584.96 is: 807.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.98 : 1,321.72 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.98/1,321.72 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.98x = 1,321.72 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.98x = 773,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,153.33/957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.07

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