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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958, 1,438.44 and 923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958, 1,438.44 and 923.08 is: 1,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,438.44 = 923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,438.44 = 923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,438.44 × 923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 1,327,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,795.20/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.01

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