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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.03, 1,437.03 and 524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.03, 1,437.03 and 524.95 is: 787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.03 : 1,437.03 = 524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.03/1,437.03 = 524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.03x = 1,437.03 × 524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.03x = 754,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,368.90/958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.42

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