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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.58, 1,322.72 and 538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.58, 1,322.72 and 538.88 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.58 : 1,322.72 = 538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.58/1,322.72 = 538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.58x = 1,322.72 × 538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.58x = 712,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,787.35/958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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