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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.92, 1,322.81 and 604.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.92, 1,322.81 and 604.65 is: 834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.92 : 1,322.81 = 604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.92/1,322.81 = 604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.92x = 1,322.81 × 604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.92x = 799,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,834.04/958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.10

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