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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,437.72 and 667.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,437.72 and 667.53 is: 1,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,437.72 = 667.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,437.72 = 667.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,437.72 × 667.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 959,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,721.23/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.81

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