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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.14, 1,435.77 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.14, 1,435.77 and 572.22 is: 857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.14 : 1,435.77 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.14/1,435.77 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.14x = 1,435.77 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.14x = 821,576.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,576.31/958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.47

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