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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.84, 1,436.91 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.84, 1,436.91 and 437.56 is: 655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.84 : 1,436.91 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.84/1,436.91 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.84x = 1,436.91 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.84x = 628,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,734.34/958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.72

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