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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,433.88 and 878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,433.88 and 878.16 is: 1,314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,433.88 = 878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,433.88 = 878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,433.88 × 878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 1,259,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,176.06/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.27

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