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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.65, 1,322.86 and 538.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.65, 1,322.86 and 538.93 is: 743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.65 : 1,322.86 = 538.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.65/1,322.86 = 538.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.65x = 1,322.86 × 538.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.65x = 712,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,928.94/958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.68

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