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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.00, 1,438.21 and 814.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.00, 1,438.21 and 814.63 is: 1,222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.00 : 1,438.21 = 814.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.00/1,438.21 = 814.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.00x = 1,438.21 × 814.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.00x = 1,171,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,607.45/958.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.98

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