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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.88, 1,323.87 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.88, 1,323.87 and 605.28 is: 835.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.88 : 1,323.87 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.88/1,323.87 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.88x = 1,323.87 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.88x = 801,312.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,312.03/958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.67

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