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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.04, 1,436.21 and 567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.04, 1,436.21 and 567.08 is: 850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.04 : 1,436.21 = 567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.04/1,436.21 = 567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.04x = 1,436.21 × 567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.04x = 814,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,445.97/958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.12

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