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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.92, 1,440.41 and 716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.92, 1,440.41 and 716.94 is: 1,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.92 : 1,440.41 = 716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.92/1,440.41 = 716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.92x = 1,440.41 × 716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.92x = 1,032,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,683.96/958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.92

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