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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,435.95 and 680.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,435.95 and 680.00 is: 1,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,435.95 = 680.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,435.95 = 680.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,435.95 × 680.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 976,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,438.82/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.16

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