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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.09, 1,435.20 and 664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.09, 1,435.20 and 664.60 is: 995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.09 : 1,435.20 = 664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.09/1,435.20 = 664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.09x = 1,435.20 × 664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.09x = 953,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,833.92/958.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.56

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