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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.48, 1,435.74 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.48, 1,435.74 and 774.88 is: 1,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.48 : 1,435.74 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.48/1,435.74 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.48x = 1,435.74 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.48x = 1,112,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,526.21/958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.72

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