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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.26, 1,438.02 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.26, 1,438.02 and 525.72 is: 788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.26 : 1,438.02 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.26/1,438.02 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.26x = 1,438.02 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.26x = 755,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,995.87/958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.93

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