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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.80, 1,438.62 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.80, 1,438.62 and 525.36 is: 788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.80 : 1,438.62 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.80/1,438.62 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.80x = 1,438.62 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.80x = 755,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,793.40/958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.27

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