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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.98, 1,322.69 and 622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.98, 1,322.69 and 622.97 is: 859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.98 : 1,322.69 = 622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.98/1,322.69 = 622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.98x = 1,322.69 × 622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.98x = 823,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,986.46/958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.23

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