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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.05, 1,322.50 and 585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.05, 1,322.50 and 585.16 is: 807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.05 : 1,322.50 = 585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.05/1,322.50 = 585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.05x = 1,322.50 × 585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.05x = 773,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,874.10/958.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.76

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