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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.59, 1,436.65 and 650.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.59, 1,436.65 and 650.78 is: 974.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.59 : 1,436.65 = 650.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.59/1,436.65 = 650.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.59x = 1,436.65 × 650.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.59x = 934,943.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,943.09/959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.32

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