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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.59, 1,436.41 and 645.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.59, 1,436.41 and 645.07 is: 966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.59 : 1,436.41 = 645.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.59/1,436.41 = 645.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.59x = 1,436.41 × 645.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.59x = 926,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,588.59/958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.62

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