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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.90, 1,324.13 and 605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.90, 1,324.13 and 605.46 is: 836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.90 : 1,324.13 = 605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.90/1,324.13 = 605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.90x = 1,324.13 × 605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.90x = 801,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,707.75/958.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.07

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