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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.28, 1,322.08 and 604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.28, 1,322.08 and 604.11 is: 833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.28 : 1,322.08 = 604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.28/1,322.08 = 604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.28x = 1,322.08 × 604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.28x = 798,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,680.24/958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.45

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