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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.04, 1,322.07 and 538.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.04, 1,322.07 and 538.43 is: 743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.04 : 1,322.07 = 538.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.04/1,322.07 = 538.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.04x = 1,322.07 × 538.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.04x = 711,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,842.15/958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.02

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