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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,432.44 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,432.44 and 666.12 is: 999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,432.44 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,432.44 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,432.44 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 954,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,176.93/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.68

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