Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958, 1,434.84 and 765.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 958, 1,434.84 and 765.04 is: 1,145.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958 : 1,434.84 = 765.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958/1,434.84 = 765.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958x = 1,434.84 × 765.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958x = 1,097,709.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,097,709.99/958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145.84
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