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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.18, 1,322.13 and 608.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.18, 1,322.13 and 608.71 is: 839.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.18 : 1,322.13 = 608.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.18/1,322.13 = 608.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.18x = 1,322.13 × 608.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.18x = 804,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,793.75/958.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.92

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