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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.07, 1,435.27 and 648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.07, 1,435.27 and 648.40 is: 971.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.07 : 1,435.27 = 648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.07/1,435.27 = 648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.07x = 1,435.27 × 648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.07x = 930,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,629.07/958.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.36

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