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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.20, 1,322.94 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.20, 1,322.94 and 604.62 is: 834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.20 : 1,322.94 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.20/1,322.94 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.20x = 1,322.94 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.20x = 799,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,875.98/958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.77

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