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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.26, 1,437.82 and 569.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.26, 1,437.82 and 569.03 is: 853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.26 : 1,437.82 = 569.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.26/1,437.82 = 569.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.26x = 1,437.82 × 569.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.26x = 818,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,155.53/958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.80

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