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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.57, 1,436.83 and 496.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.57, 1,436.83 and 496.23 is: 743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.57 : 1,436.83 = 496.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.57/1,436.83 = 496.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.57x = 1,436.83 × 496.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.57x = 712,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,998.15/958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.81

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