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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.60, 1,438.74 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.60, 1,438.74 and 548.56 is: 823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.60 : 1,438.74 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.60/1,438.74 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.60x = 1,438.74 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.60x = 789,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,235.21/958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.32

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