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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.67, 1,323.68 and 581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.67, 1,323.68 and 581.44 is: 801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.67 : 1,323.68 = 581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.67/1,323.68 = 581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.67x = 1,323.68 × 581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.67x = 769,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,630.97/959.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.98

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