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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.91, 1,436.78 and 922.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.91, 1,436.78 and 922.93 is: 1,382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.91 : 1,436.78 = 922.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.91/1,436.78 = 922.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.91x = 1,436.78 × 922.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.91x = 1,326,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,046.08/958.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.88

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