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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.36, 1,322.18 and 585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.36, 1,322.18 and 585.08 is: 807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.36 : 1,322.18 = 585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.36/1,322.18 = 585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.36x = 1,322.18 × 585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.36x = 773,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,581.07/958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.19

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