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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.02, 1,435.86 and 683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.02, 1,435.86 and 683.56 is: 1,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.02 : 1,435.86 = 683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.02/1,435.86 = 683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.02x = 1,435.86 × 683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.02x = 981,496.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,496.46/958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.51

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