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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.14, 1,322.16 and 585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.14, 1,322.16 and 585.30 is: 807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.14 : 1,322.16 = 585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.14/1,322.16 = 585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.14x = 1,322.16 × 585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.14x = 773,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,860.25/958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.67

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