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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.27, 1,322.38 and 538.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.27, 1,322.38 and 538.61 is: 743.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.27 : 1,322.38 = 538.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.27/1,322.38 = 538.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.27x = 1,322.38 × 538.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.27x = 712,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,251.74/958.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.27

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