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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.32, 1,436.33 and 495.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.32, 1,436.33 and 495.85 is: 743.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.32 : 1,436.33 = 495.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.32/1,436.33 = 495.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.32x = 1,436.33 × 495.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.32x = 712,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,204.23/958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.18

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