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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.68, 1,322.28 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.68, 1,322.28 and 674.64 is: 930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.68 : 1,322.28 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.68/1,322.28 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.68x = 1,322.28 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.68x = 892,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,062.98/958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.51

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