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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.04, 1,436.23 and 437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.04, 1,436.23 and 437.86 is: 656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.04 : 1,436.23 = 437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.04/1,436.23 = 437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.04x = 1,436.23 × 437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.04x = 628,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,867.67/958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.41

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