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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.88, 1,439.04 and 703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.88, 1,439.04 and 703.04 is: 1,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.88 : 1,439.04 = 703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.88/1,439.04 = 703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.88x = 1,439.04 × 703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.88x = 1,011,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,702.68/958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.09

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