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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.62, 1,322.35 and 617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.62, 1,322.35 and 617.34 is: 851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.62 : 1,322.35 = 617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.62/1,322.35 = 617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.62x = 1,322.35 × 617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.62x = 816,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,339.55/958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.58

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