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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.07, 1,322.16 and 609.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.07, 1,322.16 and 609.35 is: 840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.07 : 1,322.16 = 609.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.07/1,322.16 = 609.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.07x = 1,322.16 × 609.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.07x = 805,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,658.20/958.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.92

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