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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.35, 1,438.24 and 712.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.35, 1,438.24 and 712.12 is: 1,068.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.35 : 1,438.24 = 712.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.35/1,438.24 = 712.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.35x = 1,438.24 × 712.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.35x = 1,024,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,204.84/958.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.71

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