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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.55, 1,436.99 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.55, 1,436.99 and 496.08 is: 743.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.55 : 1,436.99 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.55/1,436.99 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.55x = 1,436.99 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.55x = 712,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,859.52/958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.69

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