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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,436.80 and 649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,436.80 and 649.62 is: 973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,436.80 = 649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,436.80 = 649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,436.80 × 649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 933,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,374.02/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.42

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