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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.29, 1,436.67 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.29, 1,436.67 and 495.48 is: 742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.29 : 1,436.67 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.29/1,436.67 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.29x = 1,436.67 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.29x = 711,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,841.25/958.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.82

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