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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.56, 1,320.48 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.56, 1,320.48 and 663.32 is: 913.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.56 : 1,320.48 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.56/1,320.48 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.56x = 1,320.48 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.56x = 875,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,900.79/958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.77

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