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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.70, 1,431.12 and 667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.70, 1,431.12 and 667.34 is: 999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.70 : 1,431.12 = 667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.70/1,431.12 = 667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.70x = 1,431.12 × 667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.70x = 955,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,043.62/955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.31

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