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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.68, 1,437.66 and 755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.68, 1,437.66 and 755.64 is: 1,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.68 : 1,437.66 = 755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.68/1,437.66 = 755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.68x = 1,437.66 × 755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.68x = 1,086,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,353.40/958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.18

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