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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.48, 1,436.29 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.48, 1,436.29 and 495.64 is: 742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.48 : 1,436.29 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.48/1,436.29 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.48x = 1,436.29 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.48x = 711,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,886.12/958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.72

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