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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.35, 1,322.48 and 532.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.35, 1,322.48 and 532.95 is: 735.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.35 : 1,322.48 = 532.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.35/1,322.48 = 532.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.35x = 1,322.48 × 532.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.35x = 704,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,813.05/958.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.44

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