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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.25, 1,322.39 and 544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.25, 1,322.39 and 544.25 is: 751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.25 : 1,322.39 = 544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.25/1,322.39 = 544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.25x = 1,322.39 × 544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.25x = 719,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,710.76/958.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.07

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