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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.80, 1,322.82 and 609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.80, 1,322.82 and 609.69 is: 841.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.80 : 1,322.82 = 609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.80/1,322.82 = 609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.80x = 1,322.82 × 609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.80x = 806,510.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,510.13/958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.17

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