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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.68, 1,322.64 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.68, 1,322.64 and 544.68 is: 751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.68 : 1,322.64 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.68/1,322.64 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.68x = 1,322.64 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.68x = 720,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,415.56/958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.47

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