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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.52, 1,439.10 and 763.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.52, 1,439.10 and 763.64 is: 1,146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.52 : 1,439.10 = 763.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.52/1,439.10 = 763.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.52x = 1,439.10 × 763.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.52x = 1,098,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,954.32/958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.51

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