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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.21, 1,322.00 and 622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.21, 1,322.00 and 622.54 is: 858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.21 : 1,322.00 = 622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.21/1,322.00 = 622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.21x = 1,322.00 × 622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.21x = 822,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,994.82/958.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.88

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