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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.02, 1,434.65 and 785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.02, 1,434.65 and 785.12 is: 1,175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.02 : 1,434.65 = 785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.02/1,434.65 = 785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.02x = 1,434.65 × 785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.02x = 1,126,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,372.41/958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.73

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