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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.21, 1,437.53 and 495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.21, 1,437.53 and 495.95 is: 744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.21 : 1,437.53 = 495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.21/1,437.53 = 495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.21x = 1,437.53 × 495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.21x = 712,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,933.34/958.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.03

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