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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,323.70 and 586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,323.70 and 586.30 is: 809.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,323.70 = 586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,323.70 = 586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,323.70 × 586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 776,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,085.31/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.18

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