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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.00, 1,323.18 and 585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.00, 1,323.18 and 585.32 is: 807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.00 : 1,323.18 = 585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.00/1,323.18 = 585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.00x = 1,323.18 × 585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.00x = 774,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,477.10/959.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.59

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