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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.69, 1,436.48 and 495.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.69, 1,436.48 and 495.82 is: 742.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.69 : 1,436.48 = 495.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.69/1,436.48 = 495.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.69x = 1,436.48 × 495.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.69x = 712,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,239.48/958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.93

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