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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.77, 1,322.46 and 663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.77, 1,322.46 and 663.66 is: 915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.77 : 1,322.46 = 663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.77/1,322.46 = 663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.77x = 1,322.46 × 663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.77x = 877,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,663.80/958.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.41

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