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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.12, 1,435.50 and 682.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.12, 1,435.50 and 682.79 is: 1,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.12 : 1,435.50 = 682.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.12/1,435.50 = 682.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.12x = 1,435.50 × 682.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.12x = 980,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,142.48/958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.98

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