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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.47, 1,322.52 and 722.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.47, 1,322.52 and 722.35 is: 996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.47 : 1,322.52 = 722.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.47/1,322.52 = 722.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.47x = 1,322.52 × 722.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.47x = 955,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,312.10/958.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.71

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