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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,436.94 and 849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,436.94 and 849.24 is: 1,272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,436.94 = 849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,436.94 = 849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,436.94 × 849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 1,220,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,306.93/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.87

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