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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958, 1,433.60 and 815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958, 1,433.60 and 815.44 is: 1,220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,433.60 = 815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,433.60 = 815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,433.60 × 815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 1,169,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,014.78/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.27

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