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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.33, 1,437.70 and 519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.33, 1,437.70 and 519.56 is: 779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.33 : 1,437.70 = 519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.33/1,437.70 = 519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.33x = 1,437.70 × 519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.33x = 746,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,977.38/958.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.46

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