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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,323.43 and 585.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,323.43 and 585.88 is: 808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,323.43 = 585.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,323.43 = 585.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,323.43 × 585.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 775,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,371.17/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.49

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