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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.03, 1,322.04 and 585.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.03, 1,322.04 and 585.63 is: 808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.03 : 1,322.04 = 585.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.03/1,322.04 = 585.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.03x = 1,322.04 × 585.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.03x = 774,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,226.29/958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.14

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