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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.40, 1,322.49 and 538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.40, 1,322.49 and 538.80 is: 743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.40 : 1,322.49 = 538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.40/1,322.49 = 538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.40x = 1,322.49 × 538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.40x = 712,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,557.61/958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.49

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