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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.43, 1,322.82 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.43, 1,322.82 and 622.76 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.43 : 1,322.82 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.43/1,322.82 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.43x = 1,322.82 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.43x = 823,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,792.77/958.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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