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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.69, 1,323.03 and 585.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.69, 1,323.03 and 585.55 is: 808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.69 : 1,323.03 = 585.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.69/1,323.03 = 585.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.69x = 1,323.03 × 585.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.69x = 774,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,700.22/958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.08

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