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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.57, 1,435.97 and 891.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.57, 1,435.97 and 891.07 is: 1,334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.57 : 1,435.97 = 891.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.57/1,435.97 = 891.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.57x = 1,435.97 × 891.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.57x = 1,279,545.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,545.33/958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.85

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