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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.00, 1,321.99 and 532.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.00, 1,321.99 and 532.61 is: 734.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.00 : 1,321.99 = 532.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.00/1,321.99 = 532.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.00x = 1,321.99 × 532.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.00x = 704,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,098.48/958.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.97

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