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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.57, 1,439.47 and 625.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.57, 1,439.47 and 625.57 is: 939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.57 : 1,439.47 = 625.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.57/1,439.47 = 625.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.57x = 1,439.47 × 625.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.57x = 900,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,494.53/958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.42

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