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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,436.00 and 804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,436.00 and 804.93 is: 1,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,436.00 = 804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,436.00 = 804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,436.00 × 804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 1,155,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,875.46/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.68

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