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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.25, 1,434.85 and 518.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.25, 1,434.85 and 518.83 is: 776.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.25 : 1,434.85 = 518.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.25/1,434.85 = 518.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.25x = 1,434.85 × 518.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.25x = 744,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,438.34/958.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.87

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