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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.55, 1,322.84 and 538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.55, 1,322.84 and 538.88 is: 743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.55 : 1,322.84 = 538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.55/1,322.84 = 538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.55x = 1,322.84 × 538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.55x = 712,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,846.75/958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.68

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