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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.04, 1,321.92 and 538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.04, 1,321.92 and 538.40 is: 742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.04 : 1,321.92 = 538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.04/1,321.92 = 538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.04x = 1,321.92 × 538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.04x = 711,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,721.73/958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.89

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