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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.52, 1,438.19 and 525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.52, 1,438.19 and 525.17 is: 787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.52 : 1,438.19 = 525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.52/1,438.19 = 525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.52x = 1,438.19 × 525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.52x = 755,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,299.15/958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.98

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