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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.72, 1,428.20 and 898.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.72, 1,428.20 and 898.96 is: 1,339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.72 : 1,428.20 = 898.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.72/1,428.20 = 898.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.72x = 1,428.20 × 898.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.72x = 1,283,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,894.67/958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.18

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