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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.96, 1,322.22 and 679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.96, 1,322.22 and 679.24 is: 936.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.96 : 1,322.22 = 679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.96/1,322.22 = 679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.96x = 1,322.22 × 679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.96x = 898,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,104.71/958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.54

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