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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.32, 1,321.80 and 943.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.32, 1,321.80 and 943.92 is: 1,301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.32 : 1,321.80 = 943.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.32/1,321.80 = 943.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.32x = 1,321.80 × 943.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.32x = 1,247,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,673.46/958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.94

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