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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.21, 1,322.10 and 608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.21, 1,322.10 and 608.70 is: 839.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.21 : 1,322.10 = 608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.21/1,322.10 = 608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.21x = 1,322.10 × 608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.21x = 804,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,762.27/958.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.86

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