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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.80, 1,436.58 and 887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.80, 1,436.58 and 887.52 is: 1,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.80 : 1,436.58 = 887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.80/1,436.58 = 887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.80x = 1,436.58 × 887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.80x = 1,274,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,993.48/958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.78

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