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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.94, 1,323.34 and 544.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.94, 1,323.34 and 544.94 is: 752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.94 : 1,323.34 = 544.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.94/1,323.34 = 544.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.94x = 1,323.34 × 544.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.94x = 721,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,140.90/958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.02

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