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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.23, 1,321.97 and 608.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.23, 1,321.97 and 608.85 is: 839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.23 : 1,321.97 = 608.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.23/1,321.97 = 608.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.23x = 1,321.97 × 608.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.23x = 804,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,878.39/958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.96

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