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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.94, 1,434.82 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.94, 1,434.82 and 567.50 is: 849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.94 : 1,434.82 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.94/1,434.82 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.94x = 1,434.82 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.94x = 814,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,260.35/958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.13

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