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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,323.27 and 585.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,323.27 and 585.99 is: 808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,323.27 = 585.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,323.27 = 585.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,323.27 × 585.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 775,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,422.99/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.49

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