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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.28, 1,437.40 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.28, 1,437.40 and 525.20 is: 787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.28 : 1,437.40 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.28/1,437.40 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.28x = 1,437.40 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.28x = 754,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,922.48/958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.79

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