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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.62, 1,322.59 and 604.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.62, 1,322.59 and 604.45 is: 833.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.62 : 1,322.59 = 604.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.62/1,322.59 = 604.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.62x = 1,322.59 × 604.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.62x = 799,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,439.53/958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.95

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