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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.16, 1,321.80 and 682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.16, 1,321.80 and 682.32 is: 941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.16 : 1,321.80 = 682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.16/1,321.80 = 682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.16x = 1,321.80 × 682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.16x = 901,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,890.58/958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.27

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