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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.51, 1,438.40 and 525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.51, 1,438.40 and 525.97 is: 789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.51 : 1,438.40 = 525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.51/1,438.40 = 525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.51x = 1,438.40 × 525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.51x = 756,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,555.25/958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.30

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