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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.44, 1,322.65 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.44, 1,322.65 and 544.44 is: 751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.44 : 1,322.65 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.44/1,322.65 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.44x = 1,322.65 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.44x = 720,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,100.84/958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.33

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