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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.44, 1,323.18 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.44, 1,323.18 and 609 is: 840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.44 : 1,323.18 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.44/1,323.18 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.44x = 1,323.18 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.44x = 805,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,816.62/958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.76

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