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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.14, 1,322.44 and 608.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.14, 1,322.44 and 608.76 is: 840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.14 : 1,322.44 = 608.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.14/1,322.44 = 608.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.14x = 1,322.44 × 608.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.14x = 805,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,048.57/958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.22

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