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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.23, 1,437.14 and 496.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.23, 1,437.14 and 496.33 is: 744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.23 : 1,437.14 = 496.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.23/1,437.14 = 496.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.23x = 1,437.14 × 496.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.23x = 713,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,293.34/958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.39

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