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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.57, 1,322.34 and 643.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.57, 1,322.34 and 643.91 is: 888.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.57 : 1,322.34 = 643.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.57/1,322.34 = 643.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.57x = 1,322.34 × 643.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.57x = 851,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,462.55/958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.26

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