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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,321.08 and 682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,321.08 and 682.16 is: 940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,321.08 = 682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,321.08 = 682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,321.08 × 682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 901,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,187.93/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.07

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