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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.14, 1,322.16 and 585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.14, 1,322.16 and 585.20 is: 807.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.14 : 1,322.16 = 585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.14/1,322.16 = 585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.14x = 1,322.16 × 585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.14x = 773,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,728.03/958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.53

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