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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.67, 1,437.53 and 496.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.67, 1,437.53 and 496.33 is: 744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.67 : 1,437.53 = 496.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.67/1,437.53 = 496.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.67x = 1,437.53 × 496.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.67x = 713,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,488.08/958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.25

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