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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.78, 1,438.15 and 525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.78, 1,438.15 and 525.70 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.78 : 1,438.15 = 525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.78/1,438.15 = 525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.78x = 1,438.15 × 525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.78x = 756,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,035.46/958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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