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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.26, 1,435.69 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.26, 1,435.69 and 401.74 is: 601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.26 : 1,435.69 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.26/1,435.69 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.26x = 1,435.69 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.26x = 576,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,774.10/958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.90

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