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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.78, 1,322.67 and 604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.78, 1,322.67 and 604.54 is: 833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.78 : 1,322.67 = 604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.78/1,322.67 = 604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.78x = 1,322.67 × 604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.78x = 799,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,606.92/958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.98

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