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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.02, 1,323.52 and 586.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.02, 1,323.52 and 586.07 is: 808.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.02 : 1,323.52 = 586.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.02/1,323.52 = 586.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.02x = 1,323.52 × 586.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.02x = 775,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,675.74/959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.82

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