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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,320.12 and 647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,320.12 and 647.04 is: 891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,320.12 = 647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,320.12 = 647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,320.12 × 647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 854,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,170.44/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.54

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