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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.29, 1,438.46 and 849.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.29, 1,438.46 and 849.29 is: 1,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.29 : 1,438.46 = 849.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.29/1,438.46 = 849.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.29x = 1,438.46 × 849.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.29x = 1,221,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,658.25/958.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.83

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