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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.94, 1,434.51 and 668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.94, 1,434.51 and 668.02 is: 1,000.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.94 : 1,434.51 = 668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.94/1,434.51 = 668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.94x = 1,434.51 × 668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.94x = 958,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,281.37/957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.36

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