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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,439.10 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,439.10 and 526.32 is: 789.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,439.10 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,439.10 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,439.10 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 757,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,427.11/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.92

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