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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.90, 1,323.09 and 663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.90, 1,323.09 and 663.70 is: 915.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.90 : 1,323.09 = 663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.90/1,323.09 = 663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.90x = 1,323.09 × 663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.90x = 878,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,134.83/958.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.77

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