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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.80, 1,435.77 and 525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.80, 1,435.77 and 525.45 is: 786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.80 : 1,435.77 = 525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.80/1,435.77 = 525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.80x = 1,435.77 × 525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.80x = 754,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,425.35/958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.84

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