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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.16, 1,437.36 and 906.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.16, 1,437.36 and 906.32 is: 1,359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.16 : 1,437.36 = 906.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.16/1,437.36 = 906.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.16x = 1,437.36 × 906.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.16x = 1,302,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,708.12/958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.59

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