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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.76, 1,438.50 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.76, 1,438.50 and 496.24 is: 744.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.76 : 1,438.50 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.76/1,438.50 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.76x = 1,438.50 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.76x = 713,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,834.05/958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.54

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