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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.20, 1,323.72 and 586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.20, 1,323.72 and 586.20 is: 808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.20 : 1,323.72 = 586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.20/1,323.72 = 586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.20x = 1,323.72 × 586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.20x = 775,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,964.66/959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.97

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