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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.78, 1,438.17 and 526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.78, 1,438.17 and 526.78 is: 790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.78 : 1,438.17 = 526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.78/1,438.17 = 526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.78x = 1,438.17 × 526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.78x = 757,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,599.19/958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.17

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