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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.15, 1,322.28 and 538.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.15, 1,322.28 and 538.57 is: 743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.15 : 1,322.28 = 538.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.15/1,322.28 = 538.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.15x = 1,322.28 × 538.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.15x = 712,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,140.34/958.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.25

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