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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.34, 1,323.06 and 644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.34, 1,323.06 and 644.06 is: 889.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.34 : 1,323.06 = 644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.34/1,323.06 = 644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.34x = 1,323.06 × 644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.34x = 852,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,130.02/958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.17

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