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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.10, 1,434.99 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.10, 1,434.99 and 572.54 is: 857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.10 : 1,434.99 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.10/1,434.99 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.10x = 1,434.99 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.10x = 821,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,589.17/958.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.52

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