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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.76, 1,438.77 and 526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.76, 1,438.77 and 526.22 is: 789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.76 : 1,438.77 = 526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.76/1,438.77 = 526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.76x = 1,438.77 × 526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.76x = 757,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,109.55/958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.68

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