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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.14, 1,323 and 884.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.14, 1,323 and 884.43 is: 1,221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.14 : 1,323 = 884.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.14/1,323 = 884.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.14x = 1,323 × 884.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.14x = 1,170,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,100.89/958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.22

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