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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,321.65 and 643.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,321.65 and 643.41 is: 887.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,321.65 = 643.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,321.65 = 643.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,321.65 × 643.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 850,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,362.83/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.57

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