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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.84, 1,323.80 and 644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.84, 1,323.80 and 644.56 is: 889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.84 : 1,323.80 = 644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.84/1,323.80 = 644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.84x = 1,323.80 × 644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.84x = 853,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,268.53/958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.90

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