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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.82, 1,323.54 and 604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.82, 1,323.54 and 604.71 is: 834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.82 : 1,323.54 = 604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.82/1,323.54 = 604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.82x = 1,323.54 × 604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.82x = 800,357.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,357.87/958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.74

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