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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.13, 1,322.64 and 608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.13, 1,322.64 and 608.82 is: 840.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.13 : 1,322.64 = 608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.13/1,322.64 = 608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.13x = 1,322.64 × 608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.13x = 805,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,249.68/958.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.44

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