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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.04, 1,321.92 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.04, 1,321.92 and 584.72 is: 806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.04 : 1,321.92 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.04/1,321.92 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.04x = 1,321.92 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.04x = 772,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,953.06/958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.81

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