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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.12, 1,323.48 and 586.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.12, 1,323.48 and 586.19 is: 808.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.12 : 1,323.48 = 586.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.12/1,323.48 = 586.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.12x = 1,323.48 × 586.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.12x = 775,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,804.12/959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.87

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