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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.56, 1,323.03 and 585.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.56, 1,323.03 and 585.85 is: 808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.56 : 1,323.03 = 585.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.56/1,323.03 = 585.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.56x = 1,323.03 × 585.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.56x = 775,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,090.51/958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.60

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