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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,323.54 and 710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,323.54 and 710.10 is: 980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,323.54 = 710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,323.54 = 710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,323.54 × 710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 939,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,845.75/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.17

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