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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.77, 1,435.68 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.77, 1,435.68 and 612.50 is: 917.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.77 : 1,435.68 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.77/1,435.68 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.77x = 1,435.68 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.77x = 879,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,346.82/958.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.16

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