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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,323.69 and 884.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,323.69 and 884.93 is: 1,221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,323.69 = 884.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,323.69 = 884.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,323.69 × 884.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 1,171,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,372.99/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.91

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