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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.95, 1,322.64 and 880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.95, 1,322.64 and 880.52 is: 1,214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.95 : 1,322.64 = 880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.95/1,322.64 = 880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.95x = 1,322.64 × 880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.95x = 1,164,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,604.36/958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.46

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