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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958, 1,437.26 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958, 1,437.26 and 496.02 is: 744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,437.26 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,437.26 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,437.26 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 712,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,909.71/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.16

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