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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,322.97 and 533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,322.97 and 533.33 is: 735.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,322.97 = 533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,322.97 = 533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,322.97 × 533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 705,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,572.98/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.97

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