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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.24, 1,438.40 and 767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.24, 1,438.40 and 767.04 is: 1,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.24 : 1,438.40 = 767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.24/1,438.40 = 767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.24x = 1,438.40 × 767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.24x = 1,103,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,310.34/958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.39

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