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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.62, 1,435.14 and 716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.62, 1,435.14 and 716.16 is: 1,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.62 : 1,435.14 = 716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.62/1,435.14 = 716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.62x = 1,435.14 × 716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.62x = 1,027,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,789.86/958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.16

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