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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.46, 1,322.42 and 609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.46, 1,322.42 and 609.18 is: 840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.46 : 1,322.42 = 609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.46/1,322.42 = 609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.46x = 1,322.42 × 609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.46x = 805,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,591.82/958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.51

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