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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.90, 1,436.08 and 648.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.90, 1,436.08 and 648.02 is: 972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.90 : 1,436.08 = 648.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.90/1,436.08 = 648.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.90x = 1,436.08 × 648.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.90x = 930,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,608.56/956.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.52

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