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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.47, 1,322.58 and 538.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.47, 1,322.58 and 538.83 is: 743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.47 : 1,322.58 = 538.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.47/1,322.58 = 538.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.47x = 1,322.58 × 538.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.47x = 712,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,645.78/958.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.52

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