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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.01, 1,425.36 and 954.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.01, 1,425.36 and 954.77 is: 1,420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.01 : 1,425.36 = 954.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.01/1,425.36 = 954.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.01x = 1,425.36 × 954.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.01x = 1,360,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,886.19/958.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.53

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