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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.35, 1,322.76 and 585.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.35, 1,322.76 and 585.54 is: 808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.35 : 1,322.76 = 585.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.35/1,322.76 = 585.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.35x = 1,322.76 × 585.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.35x = 774,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,528.89/958.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.19

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