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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.58, 1,436.84 and 496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.58, 1,436.84 and 496.22 is: 743.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.58 : 1,436.84 = 496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.58/1,436.84 = 496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.58x = 1,436.84 × 496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.58x = 712,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,988.74/958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.80

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