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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.99, 1,437.95 and 763.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.99, 1,437.95 and 763.43 is: 1,144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.99 : 1,437.95 = 763.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.99/1,437.95 = 763.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.99x = 1,437.95 × 763.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.99x = 1,097,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,768.89/958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.71

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