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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.10, 1,433.55 and 871.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.10, 1,433.55 and 871.70 is: 1,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.10 : 1,433.55 = 871.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.10/1,433.55 = 871.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.10x = 1,433.55 × 871.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.10x = 1,249,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,625.54/958.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.27

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