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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.77, 1,438.83 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.77, 1,438.83 and 520.16 is: 780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.77 : 1,438.83 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.77/1,438.83 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.77x = 1,438.83 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.77x = 748,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,419.21/958.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.61

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