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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.40, 1,434.60 and 610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.40, 1,434.60 and 610.52 is: 913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.40 : 1,434.60 = 610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.40/1,434.60 = 610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.40x = 1,434.60 × 610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.40x = 875,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,851.99/958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.87

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