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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.73, 1,322.76 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.73, 1,322.76 and 580.80 is: 801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.73 : 1,322.76 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.73/1,322.76 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.73x = 1,322.76 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.73x = 768,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,259.01/958.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.33

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