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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.83, 1,435.77 and 804.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.83, 1,435.77 and 804.39 is: 1,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.83 : 1,435.77 = 804.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.83/1,435.77 = 804.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.83x = 1,435.77 × 804.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.83x = 1,154,919.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,919.03/958.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.51

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