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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.32, 1,435.32 and 766.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.32, 1,435.32 and 766.08 is: 1,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.32 : 1,435.32 = 766.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.32/1,435.32 = 766.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.32x = 1,435.32 × 766.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.32x = 1,099,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,569.95/958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.39

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