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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.54, 1,322.36 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.54, 1,322.36 and 663.28 is: 915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.54 : 1,322.36 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.54/1,322.36 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.54x = 1,322.36 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.54x = 877,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,094.94/958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.03

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