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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.60, 1,322.85 and 538.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.60, 1,322.85 and 538.99 is: 743.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.60 : 1,322.85 = 538.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.60/1,322.85 = 538.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.60x = 1,322.85 × 538.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.60x = 713,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,002.92/958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.80

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