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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.30, 1,322.44 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.30, 1,322.44 and 538.72 is: 743.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.30 : 1,322.44 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.30/1,322.44 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.30x = 1,322.44 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.30x = 712,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,424.20/958.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.43

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