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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.55, 1,322.74 and 538.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.55, 1,322.74 and 538.91 is: 743.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.55 : 1,322.74 = 538.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.55/1,322.74 = 538.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.55x = 1,322.74 × 538.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.55x = 712,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,835.12/958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.66

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