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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.56, 1,436.22 and 652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.56, 1,436.22 and 652.38 is: 977.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.56 : 1,436.22 = 652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.56/1,436.22 = 652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.56x = 1,436.22 × 652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.56x = 936,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,961.20/958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.47

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