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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.81, 1,323.20 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.81, 1,323.20 and 580.95 is: 801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.81 : 1,323.20 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.81/1,323.20 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.81x = 1,323.20 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.81x = 768,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,713.04/958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.74

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