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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.42, 1,321.93 and 674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.42, 1,321.93 and 674.38 is: 930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.42 : 1,321.93 = 674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.42/1,321.93 = 674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.42x = 1,321.93 × 674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.42x = 891,483.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,483.15/958.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.16

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