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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.90, 1,324.14 and 605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.90, 1,324.14 and 605.44 is: 836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.90 : 1,324.14 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.90/1,324.14 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.90x = 1,324.14 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.90x = 801,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,684.29/958.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.05

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