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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,322.64 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,322.64 and 609.32 is: 840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,322.64 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,322.64 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,322.64 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 805,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,911.00/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.68

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