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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.66, 1,322.74 and 538.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.66, 1,322.74 and 538.97 is: 743.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.66 : 1,322.74 = 538.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.66/1,322.74 = 538.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.66x = 1,322.74 × 538.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.66x = 712,911.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,911.24/958.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.66

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