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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.45, 1,436.89 and 496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.45, 1,436.89 and 496.36 is: 744.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.45 : 1,436.89 = 496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.45/1,436.89 = 496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.45x = 1,436.89 × 496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.45x = 713,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,208.65/958.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.13

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