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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.26, 1,436.67 and 495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.26, 1,436.67 and 495.42 is: 742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.26 : 1,436.67 = 495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.26/1,436.67 = 495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.26x = 1,436.67 × 495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.26x = 711,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,755.05/958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.76

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