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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.33, 1,322.17 and 585.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.33, 1,322.17 and 585.18 is: 807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.33 : 1,322.17 = 585.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.33/1,322.17 = 585.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.33x = 1,322.17 × 585.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.33x = 773,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,707.44/958.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.35

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