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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.51, 1,322.26 and 643.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.51, 1,322.26 and 643.85 is: 888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.51 : 1,322.26 = 643.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.51/1,322.26 = 643.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.51x = 1,322.26 × 643.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.51x = 851,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,327.27/958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.18

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