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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.44, 1,322.02 and 915.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.44, 1,322.02 and 915.56 is: 1,262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.44 : 1,322.02 = 915.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.44/1,322.02 = 915.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.44x = 1,322.02 × 915.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.44x = 1,210,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,388.63/958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.87

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