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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.95, 1,437.64 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.95, 1,437.64 and 496.86 is: 744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.95 : 1,437.64 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.95/1,437.64 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.95x = 1,437.64 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.95x = 714,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,303.33/958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.88

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