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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.07, 1,321.80 and 538.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.07, 1,321.80 and 538.35 is: 742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.07 : 1,321.80 = 538.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.07/1,321.80 = 538.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.07x = 1,321.80 × 538.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.07x = 711,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,591.03/958.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.74

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