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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.66, 1,438.88 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.66, 1,438.88 and 496.77 is: 745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.66 : 1,438.88 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.66/1,438.88 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.66x = 1,438.88 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.66x = 714,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,792.42/958.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.62

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