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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.54, 1,322.85 and 609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.54, 1,322.85 and 609.70 is: 841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.54 : 1,322.85 = 609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.54/1,322.85 = 609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.54x = 1,322.85 × 609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.54x = 806,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,541.65/958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.43

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