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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.25, 1,436.76 and 649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.25, 1,436.76 and 649.64 is: 974.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.25 : 1,436.76 = 649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.25/1,436.76 = 649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.25x = 1,436.76 × 649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.25x = 933,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,380.36/958.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.04

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