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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.94, 1,324.30 and 586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.94, 1,324.30 and 586.78 is: 809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.94 : 1,324.30 = 586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.94/1,324.30 = 586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.94x = 1,324.30 × 586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.94x = 777,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,072.75/959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.50

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