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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,437.08 and 612.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,437.08 and 612.09 is: 917.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,437.08 = 612.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,437.08 = 612.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,437.08 × 612.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 879,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,619.24/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.36

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