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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.53, 1,322.73 and 586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.53, 1,322.73 and 586.13 is: 808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.53 : 1,322.73 = 586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.53/1,322.73 = 586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.53x = 1,322.73 × 586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.53x = 775,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,285.12/958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.83

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