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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.46, 1,322.57 and 538.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.46, 1,322.57 and 538.71 is: 743.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.46 : 1,322.57 = 538.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.46/1,322.57 = 538.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.46x = 1,322.57 × 538.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.46x = 712,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,478.99/958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.36

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