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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.14, 1,323.48 and 586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.14, 1,323.48 and 586.28 is: 808.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.14 : 1,323.48 = 586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.14/1,323.48 = 586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.14x = 1,323.48 × 586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.14x = 775,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,929.85/959.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.98

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