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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.91, 1,322.84 and 604.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.91, 1,322.84 and 604.67 is: 834.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.91 : 1,322.84 = 604.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.91/1,322.84 = 604.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.91x = 1,322.84 × 604.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.91x = 799,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,876.56/958.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.16

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