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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.85, 1,324.53 and 586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.85, 1,324.53 and 586.92 is: 809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.85 : 1,324.53 = 586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.85/1,324.53 = 586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.85x = 1,324.53 × 586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.85x = 777,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,393.15/959.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.91

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