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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.92, 1,438.78 and 837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.92, 1,438.78 and 837.40 is: 1,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.92 : 1,438.78 = 837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.92/1,438.78 = 837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.92x = 1,438.78 × 837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.92x = 1,204,834.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,834.37/958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.45

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