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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.01, 1,322.01 and 538.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.01, 1,322.01 and 538.43 is: 743.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.01 : 1,322.01 = 538.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.01/1,322.01 = 538.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.01x = 1,322.01 × 538.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.01x = 711,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,803.23/958.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.01

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