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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.48, 1,324.02 and 587.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.48, 1,324.02 and 587.07 is: 810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.48 : 1,324.02 = 587.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.48/1,324.02 = 587.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.48x = 1,324.02 × 587.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.48x = 777,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,292.42/959.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.12

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