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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958, 1,322.04 and 590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958, 1,322.04 and 590 is: 814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,322.04 = 590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,322.04 = 590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,322.04 × 590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 780,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,003.60/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.20

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