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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.96, 1,438.85 and 525.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.96, 1,438.85 and 525.61 is: 788.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.96 : 1,438.85 = 525.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.96/1,438.85 = 525.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.96x = 1,438.85 × 525.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.96x = 756,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,273.95/958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.64

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