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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.12, 1,436.76 and 495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.12, 1,436.76 and 495.46 is: 742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.12 : 1,436.76 = 495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.12/1,436.76 = 495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.12x = 1,436.76 × 495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.12x = 711,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,857.11/958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.97

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