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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.23, 1,322.12 and 642.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.23, 1,322.12 and 642.94 is: 887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.23 : 1,322.12 = 642.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.23/1,322.12 = 642.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.23x = 1,322.12 × 642.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.23x = 850,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,042.13/958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.10

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