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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.91, 1,436.49 and 495.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.91, 1,436.49 and 495.99 is: 743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.91 : 1,436.49 = 495.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.91/1,436.49 = 495.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.91x = 1,436.49 × 495.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.91x = 712,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,484.68/958.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.02

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