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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.38, 1,322.61 and 533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.38, 1,322.61 and 533.01 is: 735.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.38 : 1,322.61 = 533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.38/1,322.61 = 533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.38x = 1,322.61 × 533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.38x = 704,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,964.36/958.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.58

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