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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.67, 1,437.40 and 495.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.67, 1,437.40 and 495.89 is: 743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.67 : 1,437.40 = 495.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.67/1,437.40 = 495.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.67x = 1,437.40 × 495.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.67x = 712,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,788.32/958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.52

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