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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.26, 1,328.10 and 940.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.26, 1,328.10 and 940.98 is: 1,304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.26 : 1,328.10 = 940.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.26/1,328.10 = 940.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.26x = 1,328.10 × 940.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.26x = 1,249,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,710.83/958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.15

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