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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.81, 1,436.32 and 752.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.81, 1,436.32 and 752.35 is: 1,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.81 : 1,436.32 = 752.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.81/1,436.32 = 752.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.81x = 1,436.32 × 752.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.81x = 1,080,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,615.35/958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.04

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