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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.84, 1,323.65 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.84, 1,323.65 and 581.64 is: 802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.84 : 1,323.65 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.84/1,323.65 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.84x = 1,323.65 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.84x = 769,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,884.88/959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.10

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