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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.39, 1,436.36 and 495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.39, 1,436.36 and 495.27 is: 742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.39 : 1,436.36 = 495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.39/1,436.36 = 495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.39x = 1,436.36 × 495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.39x = 711,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,383.54/958.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.27

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