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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.53, 1,322.42 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.53, 1,322.42 and 604.36 is: 833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.53 : 1,322.42 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.53/1,322.42 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.53x = 1,322.42 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.53x = 799,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,217.75/958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.80

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