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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.40, 1,321.60 and 678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.40, 1,321.60 and 678.52 is: 935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.40 : 1,321.60 = 678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.40/1,321.60 = 678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.40x = 1,321.60 × 678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.40x = 896,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,732.03/958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.66

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