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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.03, 1,437.04 and 650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.03, 1,437.04 and 650.18 is: 975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.03 : 1,437.04 = 650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.03/1,437.04 = 650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.03x = 1,437.04 × 650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.03x = 934,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,330.99/958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.27

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