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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,323.27 and 604.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,323.27 and 604.65 is: 834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,323.27 = 604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,323.27 = 604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,323.27 × 604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 800,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,115.21/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.44

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