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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.06, 1,435.20 and 751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.06, 1,435.20 and 751.60 is: 1,125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.06 : 1,435.20 = 751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.06/1,435.20 = 751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.06x = 1,435.20 × 751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.06x = 1,078,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,696.32/958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.92

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