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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.12, 1,436.19 and 650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.12, 1,436.19 and 650 is: 974.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.12 : 1,436.19 = 650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.12/1,436.19 = 650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.12x = 1,436.19 × 650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.12x = 933,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,523.50/958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.33

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