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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,435.80 and 524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,435.80 and 524.75 is: 785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,435.80 = 524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,435.80 = 524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,435.80 × 524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 753,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,436.05/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.94

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