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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.02, 1,322.49 and 643.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.02, 1,322.49 and 643.33 is: 888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.02 : 1,322.49 = 643.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.02/1,322.49 = 643.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.02x = 1,322.49 × 643.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.02x = 850,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,797.49/958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.08

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