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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.02, 1,322.37 and 604.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.02, 1,322.37 and 604.05 is: 833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.02 : 1,322.37 = 604.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.02/1,322.37 = 604.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.02x = 1,322.37 × 604.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.02x = 798,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,777.60/958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.78

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