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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.44, 1,437.68 and 612.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.44, 1,437.68 and 612.12 is: 918.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.44 : 1,437.68 = 612.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.44/1,437.68 = 612.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.44x = 1,437.68 × 612.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.44x = 880,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,032.68/958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.19

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