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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.51, 1,434.48 and 783.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.51, 1,434.48 and 783.19 is: 1,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.51 : 1,434.48 = 783.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.51/1,434.48 = 783.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.51x = 1,434.48 × 783.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.51x = 1,123,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,470.39/958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.10

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