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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.39, 1,322.19 and 604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.39, 1,322.19 and 604.22 is: 833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.39 : 1,322.19 = 604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.39/1,322.19 = 604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.39x = 1,322.19 × 604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.39x = 798,890.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,890.95/958.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.58

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