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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.41, 1,438.74 and 520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.41, 1,438.74 and 520.52 is: 781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.41 : 1,438.74 = 520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.41/1,438.74 = 520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.41x = 1,438.74 × 520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.41x = 748,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,885.75/958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.38

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