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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.95, 1,437.35 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.95, 1,437.35 and 650.88 is: 975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.95 : 1,437.35 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.95/1,437.35 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.95x = 1,437.35 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.95x = 935,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,539.11/958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.59

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