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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.40, 1,436.39 and 519.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.40, 1,436.39 and 519.63 is: 778.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.40 : 1,436.39 = 519.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.40/1,436.39 = 519.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.40x = 1,436.39 × 519.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.40x = 746,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,388.74/958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.79

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