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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.07, 1,320.44 and 824.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.07, 1,320.44 and 824.95 is: 1,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.07 : 1,320.44 = 824.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.07/1,320.44 = 824.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.07x = 1,320.44 × 824.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.07x = 1,089,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,292.85/958.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.97

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