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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.57, 1,436.51 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.57, 1,436.51 and 495.20 is: 742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.57 : 1,436.51 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.57/1,436.51 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.57x = 1,436.51 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.57x = 711,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,359.75/958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.11

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