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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.30, 1,323.44 and 586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.30, 1,323.44 and 586.13 is: 808.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.30 : 1,323.44 = 586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.30/1,323.44 = 586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.30x = 1,323.44 × 586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.30x = 775,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,698.34/959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.61

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