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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.19, 1,320.77 and 724.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.19, 1,320.77 and 724.91 is: 999.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.19 : 1,320.77 = 724.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.19/1,320.77 = 724.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.19x = 1,320.77 × 724.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.19x = 957,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,434.59/958.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.22

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