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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.93, 1,322.67 and 604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.93, 1,322.67 and 604.51 is: 833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.93 : 1,322.67 = 604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.93/1,322.67 = 604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.93x = 1,322.67 × 604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.93x = 799,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,567.24/958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.81

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