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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.02, 1,322.03 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.02, 1,322.03 and 544.02 is: 750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.02 : 1,322.03 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.02/1,322.03 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.02x = 1,322.03 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.02x = 719,210.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,210.76/958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.73

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