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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.06, 1,321.65 and 604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.06, 1,321.65 and 604.42 is: 833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.06 : 1,321.65 = 604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.06/1,321.65 = 604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.06x = 1,321.65 × 604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.06x = 798,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,831.69/958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.80

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