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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.98, 1,437.16 and 437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.98, 1,437.16 and 437.74 is: 656.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.98 : 1,437.16 = 437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.98/1,437.16 = 437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.98x = 1,437.16 × 437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.98x = 629,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,102.77/958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.01

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