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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.35, 1,321.80 and 825.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.35, 1,321.80 and 825.81 is: 1,138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.35 : 1,321.80 = 825.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.35/1,321.80 = 825.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.35x = 1,321.80 × 825.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.35x = 1,091,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,555.66/958.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.99

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