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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.44, 1,433.76 and 667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.44, 1,433.76 and 667.52 is: 999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.44 : 1,433.76 = 667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.44/1,433.76 = 667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.44x = 1,433.76 × 667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.44x = 957,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,063.48/957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.61

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